ImmortelleOpens with
PepperHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
Annick GoutalThe nose · 19 fragrances · also made Vetiver (1985)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Goutal · Sold as masculine
Sables
The quiet intensity of a study where books and wood mingle with the subtle warmth of tobacco and spice, creating a sense of serene confidence.
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SablesPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessTanaaghom · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares pepper, sandalwood and amber8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1985 by Annick Goutal, Sables is a fragrance that embodies the essence of an oriental woody composition. The nose behind this creation, Annick herself, blends immortelle with cinnamon and pepper to create a warm spicy opening that transitions into a heart of black tea and sandalwood. The base notes of amber and tobacco add depth and warmth, making Sables a truly distinctive scent that evokes the comfort of a well-worn leather armchair in an old library.
Sables is best applied in light layers — two sprays on each wrist will allow the warm spices and woody notes to develop naturally over time. This fragrance reads beautifully close to skin, so avoid heavy application for an intimate and nuanced experience.
Fig. 01 — Sables, Goutal
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Annick Goutal
From concert pianist to perfumerAnnick Goutal, born in France in 1946, first trained as a pianist before turning to modeling — a path that brought her to Grasse, where she discovered perfumery.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 15%.