Lake & Skye 2022 EDP

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Santal Gray

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Lake & Skye Santal Gray is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Lake & Skye's Santal Gray carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive, intriguing, and definitely not a blind buy. Santal Gray is a modern sandalwood for those who like a bit of a pickle in their potion, but it dries down to a surprisingly cozy and long-lasting scent that's a sophisticated alternative to its pricier peers.
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  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Edgy
  • Woody
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Santal Gray Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and warm, creamy dry-down make it versatile for most settings, though the initial sharpness might not be ideal for a stuffy office. It shines particularly well on dates and in casual settings, offering a subtle yet intriguing presence without being overpowering.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Lake & Skye says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Santal Gray opens with a distinctive, almost astringent sharpness, an interplay of violet leaf and cardamom that can lean green or even a touch 'dill pickle' for some. As it settles, the initial tang mellows, giving way to a creamy, warm sandalwood heart. A soft, clean musk emerges in the dry-down, providing a comforting and intimate base that lingers beautifully on the skin.

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