Santal du Pacifique

So coming from country like India we were quite used to smell of sandalwood or Chandan as it’s called in Hindi , I must say I absolutely love smell of sandalwood and even after smelling ton of sandalwood fragrance and oil you can wake we up in middle of night to smell a sandalwood fragrance so when I got to know that Perris monte Carlo house has a sandalwood fragrance I was stoked to get my hands and nose on to it , Santal du Pacifique Perris Monte Carlo (EDP) is not your standard Mysore sandalwood however as the name suggest it is Australian sandalwood which in recent years due to limitation of Mysore sandalwood has gained lot of momentum in perfume industry , Australian sandalwood is little less sweet and creamy then Mysore and more powdery, I must say it smells like poor man sandalwood when compared to Mysore sandalwood however still good alternative and its far better than synthetic sandalwood (Isononyl cyclohexanol) which is used is most perfume now a days . As the perfume develops along with sandalwood I smell bit of carrot and orchid note , this is mostly a linear fragrance with longevity close to 8 hours on skin and more than 10 hours on clothes , I gives good silage and overall good option for sandalwood fragrance specially if you can get it for discounted price which I got , I would love to try extrait version of this perfume however it is very hard to get hold of sadly , I will recommend you to give this perfume try specially if you love sandalwood ! (7.5/10)

Alot of Sandalwood. Like it very much, it gives me an almond vibe also, + with the slightly stingy carrots and I guess Gurjan Balsam? not familiar with that one. Don ́t get much of the flowers tho. As a fan of pure soft sandalwood i might order a full bottle of this. <3 .This is for me a nice comforting skinscent one, with a hint of a gourmand one, makes u wanna sniff it over and over . Also curious about the more concentrated one, but its pricey Smell 8/10 Longevity 6/10 Sillage 6/10 Versatility 7,5/10 Uniqueness: 8/10 Value and Quality 7/10 I guess this review can be a bit right: @Calvini 09/06/16 14:33 This is not bad. A dry & simple sandalwood fragrance similar to Le Labo's Santal 33 (without the impact). I encourage you to try the Extrait if you want something a little more special. This is how they get you: 1. Present 2 lines (one being the "luxury" edition, which is what they really want to sell). 2. Purposely holding back on the quality & ingenuity of the cheaper line while giving you a taste of their true intention. 3. Leave you half-way satisfied so you'd justify spending more on the 2nd version.

Love it. Sandalwood is one of my favourite scents, and I love most of the different sandalwoods I have smelled. In particular, I find Mysore sandalwood essential oil to be one most stunning natural fragrances one can ever experience. Santal du Pacifique is quite breakthrough in the context of nowadays’ perfumery: no citrus, no vanilla, no coumarin, no patchouli, no obvious spice, no fruit, no mainstream florals, no oud, no leather, no cloying sweetener, and no amber. And although it smells more like New Caledonian or Australian sandalwood with added chemicals rather than Mysore, I really love these fresher, softer facets too. The first couple of minutes are very unique: floral, cool, a bit chalky, and bitter. Soon after, all these initial vibes fade away and the naturally beautiful, smooth, woody, creamy, and magically musky (a bit resinous and pee-like in a great way) sandalwood reveals itself to become the unmistakable main player for the rest of the olfactory experience. It's soothing, mystical, earthly, warm, and heavenly. Simply amazing.

I recently discovered Santal du Pacifique Eau de Parfum by Perris Monte Carlo and it has quickly become my favorite scent. This fragrance has a unique blend of notes which creates a woody, spicy, and slightly floral scent that is perfect for any occasion. The opening is dominated by juicy pineapple and warm spices, which quickly gives way to a creamy woody heart of cedarwood, sandalwood, and vetiver. The base notes are a hint of amber and musk, which bring out the subtle floral aspects of the scent. Santal du Pacifique is an easy to wear scent that lasts all day without becoming cloying or overwhelming. I love the way it lingers on the skin and smells just as good a few hours after application. The bottle is also beautiful and looks great on a shelf. If you are looking for a sophisticated woody-spicy scent, then Santal du Pacifique by Perris Monte Carlo is definitely worth a try. I highly recommend it for those who are looking for a versatile signature scent.

I really appreciate Perris launches as they are well-thought. Good quality (not synthetic) ingredients and unusual take of usual perfume themes (like Oud - if you don't know it by now and you are a fan of Oud I do recommend Oud Imperial). But to the point. Santal Pacifique is unusual santal perfume. I am a sandalwood fan so I do follow what a niche market got to offer and this is unusally beautiful. Linear, creamy with a hint of pepper and spices. Simply lovely. Not tacky and not an obvious complimenter so I believe it suits someone who either is a perfumista or has strong self assurance and does not need an appreciation via perfume. This is a scent of intimacy. Of a weekend in deshabille (search the word). In the moments where we want and feel like in a homy, sexy mood. Really worth at least a try. Do not believe the pickle note. It's a lie. Unless someone is a material for pickles:-)

Santal du Pacifique: The Meditative Masterpiece I absolutely love this fragrance. The main player here is a very high-quality, real sandalwood. It is simply heavenly—woody, soft, warm, and has distinctively creamy, milky texture. It’s not a basic, entry-level scent; it’s a deep and silent fragrance for someone looking for something sophisticated and unique. Sandalwood is often used in spiritual ceremonies, and this fragrance captures that perfectly—it feels truly meditative. One of the most interesting things is how it sits exactly on the middle line of being unisex. Even with the powdery, musky, and floral touches, it feels masculine; yet despite the heavy wood, it’s a beautiful feminine fragrance too. It is truly signature-worthy. Rating: 9/10 (8.5 + 0.5 bonus for being a perfect, meditative unisex.)

According to a reputable online retailer, notes missing from the pyramid above: carrot, orchid, violet, gurjum balsam, Pacific sandalwood, dry woods, cashmere woods, musk. I find this a beautifully authentic Pacific sandalwood scent. Very close to precious Mysore sandalwood, more so than Australian. This sandalwood is buttery, a little nutty. There are also hints of dry spice and I do pick up the subtlety of dark green violet leaf. This is probably where the parallel to Le Labo Santal 33 is made with its spicy green nuance. However, the sandalwood note is far superior in Santal du Pacifique and the greens less obvious but offering a hint of something intriguing. The sillage is moderate and the longevity is fairly average; I love spraying this moreish wood to my heart's content.

Aside from a little bit sharp first minute, I don't see any resemblance to Santal 33. On my skin, this sandalwood is divine. It is silky, a little bit sweet, and most importantly, creamy. I am in love with it. I adore violet and orchid side of this perfume. I think it makes it powdery and soft. I don't know how gurjan balsam should smell, but obviously like something that I like. This is kind of sandalwood that I was searching for. I don't know how realistic it is or if it's too linear for the price, but it's how I've imagined creamy santal to be. Very happy that I've finally tried it and thankful to fragrantica member, who encouraged me to try it asap.

This is beautiful though one dimensional. I can't detect the orchid, violet or carrot notes, instead what remains is a creamy, delicious, tropical sandalwood. I also get vanilla and coconut which is not listed. This was a blind buy inspired by the reviewers here, and I'm so happy I did. SdP is smooth and fairly linear after the dramatic opening. Perfect unisex scent, leaning slightly feminine. Longevity is stellar too, more than 10 hours on me. I wish the sillage was better as this stays pretty close, but nevertheless I can't stop smelling myself, so I'm buying a backup bottle in case this ever goes out of distribution.

I am a sandalwood lover big time and this does not disappoint. I have been wearing this almost daily for a month. It is beautiful. I bought my bottle in NM in San Francisco on holiday. The extrait is even better but boy is it expensive, Anyway, this is very reminiscent of Santal 33 which I also own and wear a lot,. But this is more lush, more tropical, less austere. It smells more luxurious and multidimensional, Sandalwood dominates, but there is a tropical vibe happening that I can't resist. Performance is great. Totally unisex.. Recommend without hesitation.

I have tried sooooo many sandalwood fragrances as sandalwood is my favorite note. This, in my opinion, is pure perfection. A very linear sandalwood that is creamy, comforting, stunning. I detect none of that sometimes overpowering pencil scent or medicinal scent I sometimes find in sandalwood fragrances. I've been on a long journey looking for my perfect sandalwood scent, this is it. Love it.

This smells so good! It's not a santal I'm used to. It's very clean and has some peppery, slightly citrusy notes to it then has a powdery and the slightest minty scent. It's very different for me but I really like it. It makes me think of Greek beaches for some reason! It's not beachy but it makes me think of sun warmed woods and desert like plants. It's something I'd buy a full bottle of.

Really liked this scent, found a bottle on sale, but it disappears on my skin within an hour. Not sure if I am going noseblind but I just spray 2-3 spitz. Similar thing happens to me with Santal 33, so not sure if my body chemistry eats sandalwood scents, or if my nose is the problem, but would rec to test this out first! Lasted a bit longer on clothes for me.

LOVE this but either does not last longer than 30mins-1h on me or I go nose-blind within that time. Mourning that bc the scent is beautiful. Lasts a little longer on clothes.

Beautiful fragrance with a lovely dry down; however, very weak sillage / performance. I get the comparison to Santal 33, but much weaker longevity.

My mind springs to a glass of fine oaky red wine. Delightful.

Only does one thing - straight down the middle-of-the-road, sweet, mild, powdery-dry sandalwood, tending more to the vanilla/coconut/floral end than the astringent/green/more masculine end of the sandalwood spectrum - but does it SUPREMELY well. Utterly linear, never changes even a tinge, but it's so wonderfully balanced and comforting and honest that it doesn't matter; and when you consider that it hangs on for up to 9-11h - even on my skin, where so many good scents come to die - it's a positive bonus. Standing ovation! I don't know enough to distinguish the various varietals of sandalwood by geography, but *adore* the note and have smelled scores of scents looking for sandalwood perfection, and this is easily in my personal top 10 if not the top 5. It's not as superlative as Santal Nabatea or Lutens' Santal du Mysore, because this doesn't have their intriguing spicing; it's not quiiiiiite as ethereally wonderful as Affinessence Santal Basmati; and it's more discreet, because less sweet and more pure-woody, than Xerjoff Shunkoin. It's sweeter and less outdoorsy than my beloved Diptyque Tam Dao, so perhaps a tiny hair less exciting. But it's not far off their levels of loveliness - and I found even the perfume (not tried the extrait) from Perris is really impressive on performance, in comparison, and much more accessibly priced. Still not cheap though; I wonder whether there's something as good as this for a little less money yet, because this is so linear and one-note - but it is seriously tempting me. RRP is perhaps a little overcooked, but if you find it at discount, and love your pure-sweet-powdery sandalwoods, do not delay - capture this beautiful thing! For once, this is a scent that truly does what it says it is, with honesty and integrity.

Luxurious Sandal with sparkling Violets, a slight Carrot/Gurjan citrusy fresh background, a Musky bottom, and an amazing creaminess from the Lip Gloss. To my nose, this is a unisex parfum that strangely enough leans a bit towards men. Unfortunately, I do find two distinct drawbacks that stop me from loving the perfume as a whole... the first, performance... from the start projection was almost intimate, and from there, one can only assume that longevity is not going to be great... I’ll update later regarding... The second, its fresh citrusy background... don’t get me wrong, it is very likable... however, it somewhat limits the options to use this perfume as a layering scent. And because of those situations we end up with an amazing scent, that if worn on its own it would have to be constantly reapplied in order to last... and if chosen as a layering perfume, it would be quite difficult to find an appropriate pairing because of its very unique scent profile. Santal du Pacifique can be worn at any time of the year, but preferably indoors... I don’t want to label it as a fresh out of shower perfume... but that’s probably what it is. A very enjoyable slightly fresh lemony creamy sandal scent... with lousy performance. ***Update*** After just 3 hours (and over-spraying) this perfume was almost undetectable on my skin. Whoever says Niche Perfumery has better projection and longevity is just kidding himself.

I have 3 wristbands with pure sandalwood beads. I use them for relaxation, and to calm down. This smells pretty much exactly the same. There is a slight floral aspect to this, on top of a very light musk. It's never going to fill a room, but it's constantly with me. Surrounding me with a cam bubble of woody relaxation. I love this fragrance. And i purchased a bottle as soon as i got to test it fully. It takes 2-3 minutes for the scent to be detectable on me. But once it starts, it's constantly there for 7-10 hours. Not a huge projector. Rather, a small scent bubble. But still so easy to detect. Where: Anywhere, really. I'd say casual, work, formal, even weddings. It's not overpowering, and it's obviously not a clubbing fragrance. But for relaxed or low noise ocations, it's brilliant. When: All year. Winter, spring, summer, and fall. Day or night. Who: Anyone. It's a very unisex fragrance, although some may consider a wood fragrance to be masculine. Personal score: 9/10. I had to purchase a bottle for myself. It's extremely versatile, and it's perfect for stressful situations where you need a way to calm down, as the scent of sandalwood is well known for it's relaxing and calming properties.

This is a marine type of sandalwood. As if its scent was carried over a Pacific breeze. True to the name it is a surprising creation. Light enough for summertime, but woody and sensual as the main star is. Genderless. I think it would be perfect on a male, but a female can enjoy it too because it is just a great scent, your mind taken by the Pacific wind. To a certain extend I think it has a sibling in the more mainstream Le Beau Le Parfum, which is also spaciously marine but sweeter and with fig fruits at heart. This creation is precious, spicy and sensual wood centered but also spacious, marine and effortless.