NEST New York 2013 EDP

M ££ Acquired

White Sandalwood

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NEST New York White Sandalwood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. NEST New York's White Sandalwood carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

White Sandalwood is a divisive scent that has cult appeal for some and an outright rejection for others. It's a love-it-or-hate-it fragrance that definitely stands apart from the crowd.
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  • Bold
  • Cozy
  • Clean
  • Soft
  • Woody
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White Sandalwood 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
Also Works:
Casual

Moderate sillage and complexity make it a mixed bag for office wear; too heavy for formal occasions but suitable for casual meet-ups. It shines best on dates, bringing a fascinating yet harmless aura.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

White Sandalwood opens with a creamy wave of almond and a lightly spiced ambiance, almost reminiscent of sweet coconut. The initial sweetness can be quite potent, sending some noses towards thoughts of marzipan or even dessert-like whispers. As it unfolds, the scent gradually reveals a softer, musk-inflected sandalwood character that isn’t the robust woody essence you may expect. It settles into a clean, almost powdery drydown, leaving traces of warmth with hints of spice and a curious metallic undertone that may surprise or unsettle. This fragrance is a complex concoction-sweet yet grounded, casual yet intriguing, a puzzling piece begging for exploration as it evolves on the skin.

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