Parfum2018
Orange X Santal
Natalie Gracia-CettoThe nose · 94 fragrances · also made Le Male Le Parfum (2020)Portrait →

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Essential Parfums  ·  Sold as unisex

Orange X Santal

The first bite into a freshly peeled orange on a cool autumn morning — crisp, invigorating, and warm all at once.

3.792,731 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
woodycitrusfresh spicyaromaticfreshpowdery
Orange X SantalPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessIsland Capri · Michael KorsMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 11 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate13% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak8%
Weak24%
Moderate55%
Long lasting11%
Eternal2%
SillageModerate9% say strong or enormous
Intimate35%
Moderate56%
Strong8%
Enormous2%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine29%
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Unisex62%
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Feminine9%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Orange X Santal by Essential Parfums, launched in 2018 and crafted by Natalie Gracia-Cetto, marries the bright freshness of orange with the earthy warmth of sandalwood. The citrus top notes are vibrant and invigorating, creating a contrast that is both dynamic and intriguing. As it develops, the fragrance reveals a woody heart with hints of aromatic spices and moss, grounding the composition in a sophisticated balance.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays to the pulse points for a well-balanced experience. The citrus notes are most pronounced in the first hour, so allow time for the woody base to emerge. Best suited for daytime wear when you want a fresh yet grounding scent.

Fig. 01 — Orange X Santal, Essential Parfums

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03 · The nose

Natalie Gracia-Cetto

Twenty years of Fifi-winning craft

Nathalie Gracia-Cetto was born and raised in Grasse, the world's perfume capital, and earned a doctorate in pharmacology before training at the Givaudan Perfumery School.

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Adds rose, soft spicy and amber; shares four accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.79/ 5 · 2,731 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 24%, disliked or hated by 10%.

Love24%
Like44%
OK23%
Dislike9%
Hate2%
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