Sel Santal

Fresh. Nutty. Crisp and warm. Sparkling and subtly citrus. Familiar and bright, slightly aftershave and cologne and I enjoy it. Love that pop of amber and woods. The salt and fig invigorate. Nutmeg and hazelnut warm and sweeten, but it maintains a softness from distinctive iris and rose. It's a busy ingredient list, but its character is one of simple nutty and woody freshness. Includes the same airy backbone as Yesterday Haze with fig, woods and nuts; but fresher and without too much gourmand creaminess. It's relaxing, casual and fresh, and a favorite from the line.

I wasn't expecting to, but I really like this fragrance. On my skin, I am experiencing a woody musky fragrance with a touch of citrus. I really don't feel like you can describe any Clean fragrances as "strong." Maybe at the initial spray. But once it dries down, Clean fragrances become either a light scent or a skin scent. This one goes pretty light, which makes it even more lovely to wear. I don't think I would buy a huge bottle of this, but it is travel spray worthy in my opinion. Sel Santal is a great day time fragrance that can be worn all year round.

I made the mistake of buying this upon only smelling it on paper. The top notes are feminine leaning but when that goes away it becomes definitely masculine to my nose. This smells amazing on a man. Picture your office crush who looks like he smells good (and actually does). Clean yet striking but still approachable. And even after a hectic work day, he still smells good. Salty, aquatic, woody and creamy in one bottle. This doesn't smell like Santal 33 to me and I don't get the sour pickle vibes at all.

I bought this in Aussie Summer of '23. It was interesting but not what I wanted for the season. This winter however, it's my absolute favourite. Fresh, sharp, woody. Divine on its own, or lovely paired with S.F Mysteriosa, T.M Aura or M.B Signature- for that sharp woody, winter fruits vibe. I'm out and I need another bottle!!! I must confess though, I work in a fragrance department and I'm kind of obsessed with more niche scents 😅

Beautiful fragrance!! Sel Santal was an instant love for me, it smells wonderful and performs fantastic on my skin. If you have ever been to the High Desert in Central/Eastern Oregon, that's the feeling I get from Sel Santal. The scent picture I get from this juice is so vivid that it sometimes stirs up a longing to return to those places of my youth. I highly recommend giving Sel Santal a sniff!!