L'Erbolario EDP

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Sandalo

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L'Erbolario Sandalo is an Eau de Parfum. Sandalo opens with Lemon, Lime, Cedar, and Patchouli, settles into a heart of Resins, Jasmin Sambac, Pine, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Myrrh, and Incense. L'Erbolario's Sandalo carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper grown-up sandalwood, though it does have its critics. Expect a unique, natural-smelling take that leans more church-like than creamy, making it a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
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Sandalo 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it a bit much for close-quarters office wear but perfect for dates or more formal settings where its elegant, sophisticated character can shine. It's a bit too refined for casual daytime, and definitely not one for the gym.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac

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

About

It opens with a fresh, zesty kick of lemon and lime, quickly followed by the grounding presence of cedar and patchouli. As it settles, a resinous warmth emerges, laced with sharp pine and a whisper of spicy cinnamon and earthy sage. The dry down is deep and contemplative, with smoky incense and myrrh, rich vetiver, and a surprising malty sweetness that softens the edges, creating a truly distinctive woody oriental. It's a journey from bright citrus to a rich, meditative finish.

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