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Guerlain  ·  Sold as unisex

Santal Royal Hair Mist

The soft rustle of silk against skin as you step into an evening gown, where the scent is both personal and captivating.

4.0519 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
woodypowderyrosewarm spicyoudwhite floral
Santal Royal Hair MistPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessElegance Animale · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting57% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak0%
Moderate43%
Long lasting50%
Eternal7%
SillageModerate50% say strong or enormous
Intimate0%
Moderate50%
Strong50%
Enormous0%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex73%
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Feminine27%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Santal Royal Hair Mist by Guerlain, launched in 2024 and crafted by Master Perfumer Thierry Wasser, is an elegant and ethereal fragrance that adds a delicate scent to the hair. This woody ambery composition features sandalwood with dark notes of leather and an oud accord, subtly contrasted by sparkling floral notes of rose and jasmine. The result is a trail of warmth and sophistication, blending powdery woods with a touch of floral sparkle.

How to wear it

Apply a light mist to your hair for a subtle trail. The warm spicy notes will gradually unfold over time, so avoid over-application to keep the fragrance fresh and delicate.

Fig. 01 — Santal Royal Hair Mist, Guerlain

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Thierry Wasser portrait
03 · The nose

Thierry Wasser

The guardian of Guerlain

Thierry 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
253fragrances
1961born
Frenchnationality

The Santal Royal line

2 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Guerlain

More from the house · founded 1828 · France

Similar accords, often for less

Love it, not the $100–250 price?

Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.

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Santal Royal Hair MistAmbre Sauvage Absolu 2020
Try it layered

With Goutal Ambre Sauvage Absolu 2020

Adds amber, earthy and patchouli; shares four accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.05/ 5 · 19 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 58%, disliked or hated by 21%.

Love58%
Like16%
OK5%
Dislike16%
Hate5%
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