Van Cleef & Arpels 2019 Edp

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Santal Blanc

by Michel Almairac

Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Michel Almairac. The fragrance opens with Fig and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Violet and Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Benzoin, and Tonka Bean.

Our verdict on Santal Blanc: Favourite

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.
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  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Soft
  • Sophisticated
Santal Blanc Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9%
Floral 12%
Fruity 11%
Green 15%
Sweet 33%
Warm 6%
Woody 19%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 10%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Powdery
85%
Fruity
68%
Sweet
64%
Warm Spicy
59%

Notes

Top Notes

Fig 65% Mandarin 35%

Heart Notes

Sandalwood 60% Violet 40%

Base Notes

Musk 38% Tonka Bean 34% Benzoin 28%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

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.

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About

Opening with a bright, crisp mandarin and juicy fig, this fragrance quickly settles into a heart of creamy, airy sandalwood. A powdery violet adds a soft, ethereal touch before melting into a warm, musky base of benzoin and tonka bean, delivering a refined and subtly sweet finish. It’s primarily a woody, powdery scent with fruity and musky nuances throughout.

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