Absolute Sandalwood Perfumed Oil 10ml

Santal Absolu is a concentrated perfume oil with a woody, creamy and gently warm character. The composition centres on organic Nepalese sandalwood essence, complemented by vetiver and a sandalwood milk accord. The concentration is 95%.

Who it is for: Someone who enjoys understated sandalwood fragrances with a creamy, softly dry and subtly earthy character.

Who it is not for: It may not be the best choice if you prefer very sweet gourmand, bright citrus or distinctly smoky fragrances. Its restrained sandalwood profile may feel too subtle for someone looking for an especially loud or sharp composition.

Choose this if: You want a refined sandalwood fragrance in an oil format that can be worn alone or used to soften and layer other fragrances.

Fragrance character: Woody, creamy, soft and warm.

Intensity: Medium to pronounced. A highly concentrated perfume oil with a soft, enveloping and close-to-the-skin scent profile.

Occasion: Suitable for daily wear, the office, quiet evenings and situations where you want a restrained yet distinctive woody fragrance. The oil may also be used as a base to soften and round out other fragrances.

Season: Usually better suited to autumn, winter and cooler spring days. A small amount can also be worn in warmer weather.

Gift suitability: A relatively safe choice for someone who enjoys sandalwood and soft woody fragrances. Less suitable when the recipient prefers fresh, distinctly sweet or very powerful compositions.

Fragrance family: Woody.

Suitable for both women and men.

Scent notes: Top note – organic Nepalese sandalwood essence. Heart note – vetiver essence. Base note – sandalwood milk accord.

Inspiration: The pure character of sandalwood, balancing structured woody nuances with softness and creamy warmth.

Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur

The composition opens with Nepalese sandalwood, revealing a clean, dry and balanced woody character. It is neither sharp nor smoky; the softness of the sandalwood gives the fragrance a restrained and easy-to-wear quality.

In the heart, vetiver introduces a drier and subtly earthy nuance that balances the creamy sandalwood. The sandalwood milk accord softens the base, creating a smooth, warm and enveloping finish that remains close to the skin.

How to use: Apply a small amount to clean skin at pulse points such as the neck or wrists. Begin sparingly and add more when needed. Wear it alone or apply it before another fragrance to give the composition a softer, creamier and more pronounced sandalwood character.