JasmineOpens with
RoseHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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Guerlain · Sold as unisex
Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal
The rich blend of a well-worn leather-bound book, where the scent of aged wood and warm spices creates an intimate cocoon.
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Les Absolus d'Orient Santal RoyalPremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessShuhrah Pour Homme · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014 by Guerlain and crafted by Thierry Wasser, Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal is a luxurious Oriental Woody fragrance for both women and men. The composition opens with the bright freshness of jasmine and neroli before leading into a heart of rose and cinnamon, adding a warm spice that cuts through the sweetness. At its core, santal royal combines agarwood (oud) and sandalwood with leather and powdery notes, creating an enveloping warmth that is both earthy and sensual.
Two sprays to the pulse points will allow the fragrance to build naturally over time. The spicy and woody notes project well but settle into skin rather than filling a room, so it's best worn close to the body for maximum impact.
Fig. 01 — Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal, Guerlain
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Thierry Wasser
The guardian of GuerlainThierry Wasser is the in-house perfumer at Guerlain — a title that makes him the custodian of one of perfumery's most storied legacies.
“I am not going to betray five generations of the family.”
Thierry Wasser · Wallpaper*, December 2008
The Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal line
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 54%, disliked or hated by 12%.