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Clive Christian · Sold as unisex
Sandalwood Absolute Oil
The hushed intimacy of a private study, where the scent of warm woods and subtle spices creates an atmosphere of quiet sophistication.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Sandalwood Absolute OilLuxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessEau de Dior Coloressence Relaxing · DiorPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Clive Christian, Sandalwood Absolute Oil is a woody fragrance for both women and men that channels the brand's tradition of luxury and refinement. The composition opens with bright citrus notes from bergamot and Sicilian mandarin, which soon give way to the warmth of thyme and ylang-ylang. A heart of neroli and heliotrope adds a subtle floral touch before settling into a rich base of orris, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, tonka bean, and leather. This fragrance embodies the lasting elegance that Clive Christian is known for, blending crisp freshness with deep, enveloping warmth.
Apply one to two sprays — the bright citrus top notes are fleeting but make way for the rich, enveloping base. This fragrance blooms close to skin, so layer it on lightly rather than overwhelming with a heavy spray.
Fig. 01 — Sandalwood Absolute Oil, Clive Christian
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Designer Clive Christian
More from the house · founded 1999 · United Kingdom
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The originalSandalwood Absolute OilClive Christian · Luxury · $250+Dior · 2000Eau de Dior Coloressence RelaxingShares 5 of its 11 notes$100–250★ 3.81 (130)40%Match
Floris · 2013Malmaison EncoreShares 5 of its 13 notes$100–250★ 4.00 (13)
With Clive Christian Amber Absolute Oil
Adds amber, fresh spicy and citrus; shares bergamot and vanilla.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 14%.