Nobile 1942 2016 EDP

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Sandalo Nobile

by Henri Bergia

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Nobile 1942 Sandalo Nobile is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Henri Bergia. Sandalo Nobile opens with Saffron and Cumin, settles into a heart of Balsam, Iris, and Fig, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Benzoin. Nobile 1942's Sandalo Nobile carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Sandalo Nobile is a nuanced, modern sandalwood that's divided opinion. Some adore its creamy, musky clean take, while others find the cumin and fig create a challenging, almost industrial accord. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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Sandalo Nobile Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron53%
Cumin47%
Heartas listed
Iris46%
Balsam27%
Fig27%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood46%
Benzoin32%
Cedar23%

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
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and generally pleasant, comforting aura make it suitable for casual wear or an understated office choice, if applied lightly. The nuanced, somewhat divisive spice profile and woody base make it less ideal for formal events or sporty activities where freshness is key.

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

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

An unusual sandalwood, Sandalo Nobile opens with a spicy kick of cumin and saffron, quickly giving way to a powdery, almost creamy iris and fig heart. The fig lends a milky, subtly green and even coconut-like facet, which mellows into a warm, smooth base of sandalwood, cedar, and benzoin. It walks a fine line between clean and complex, with hints of subtle sweetness and a refined woody signature.

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