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Cartier · Sold as unisex
Oud Santal
The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather armchair in a dimly lit study, where the scent of warm spices and soft woods invites you to stay longer.
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Oud SantalPremium · $100–250
70%Similar accords, often for lessOud Sharqia · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · all 2 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Cartier, Oud Santal is a fragrance that marries the rich warmth of oud with the earthy depth of sandalwood. Perfumer Mathilde Laurent has crafted a composition where the woody and balsamic elements form a solid foundation for the sweet and powdery accords to rest upon. The fruity notes add a subtle brightness, creating an intriguing contrast that keeps Oud Santal engaging throughout its evolution on skin.
This fragrance develops best with skin contact. A single spritz will allow the powdery warmth to unfold gradually over time. Oud Santal is better suited for cooler evenings when its rich depth can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — Oud Santal, Cartier
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Mathilde Laurent
The molecule as materialMathilde Laurent grew up among artists in Paris's Montparnasse before studying chemistry and physics and entering ISIPCA.
Designer Cartier
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With Lubin Galaad
Adds aromatic, amber and fresh spicy; shares agarwood (oud).
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 62%, disliked or hated by 7%.