Guatemalan CardamomOpens with
elemiHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Giorgio Armani · Sold as unisex
Santal Dan Sha
The quiet confidence of an Italian study — where the scent of aged wood and warm spices blends with the subtle freshness of citrus, creating a space that feels both refined and inviting.
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Santal Dan ShaPremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2022, Santal Dan Sha by Giorgio Armani is crafted by the renowned perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin. This composition opens with a vibrant blend of Guatemalan cardamom and Calabrian bergamot, creating an aromatic freshness that feels both crisp and warm. The heart adds complexity with violet leaf and elemi, while the base settles into a rich blend of olibanum, musk, sandalwood, Virginia cedar, and dreamwood, offering a deep, powdery warmth.
Apply two sprays to the pulse points. The cardamom and bergamot in the top notes will initially dominate but give way to the deeper, warmer base notes within an hour. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Santal Dan Sha, Giorgio Armani
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Fabrice Pellegrin
The Mediterranean dreamerFabrice Pellegrin is a senior perfumer at Firmenich whose work radiates the warmth and color of his native Provence. Trained at ISIPCA, he has composed for an impressive roster of houses including Diptyque, Acqua di Parma, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Kenzo.
Designer Giorgio Armani
More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy
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