Van Cleef & Arpels 2019 EDP
Santal Blanc
Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Michel Almairac. Santal Blanc opens with Mandarin and Fig, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin. Van Cleef & Arpels's Santal Blanc carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.
Santal Blanc is a creamy, elegant skin scent that polarises with its divisive fig note - some find it milky and beautiful, others are assaulted by pickles or cucumber. It's a subtle woody dream for some, a disappointment for those expecting a more traditional sandalwood.What our verdicts mean →
- Subtle
- Elegant
- Clean
- Soft
- Sophisticated
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Best Occasions
Its moderate sillage and 'skin scent' quality make it perfect for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While elegant, its intimate projection might be too subtle for formal events, and it's not designed for sporty activities.
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
- Coumarin
Other declarable allergens
- Sandalwood
- Synthetic 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
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