CarnationOpens with
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BirchDries down toWill you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Santa Maria Novella · Sold as masculine
Peau D'Espagne
The quiet intensity of a vintage gentleman's study, where old books mingle with the rich aroma of leather and wood.
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Peau D'EspagnePremium · $100–250
37%Similar accords, often for lessAhbab · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares jasmine, bergamot and virginia cedar8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Peau D'Espagne by Santa Maria Novella was launched in 1901, and it remains a proof of the brand's enduring legacy of sophisticated compositions. The fragrance opens with fresh spicy notes like bergamot and hawthorn, which create an immediate sense of crispness and freshness. As these top notes dissipate, carnation and jasmine emerge to add floral warmth, while the heart of violet leaf and neroli softens the transition into a woody base. This base features Virginia cedar and birch, grounded by the earthy aroma of civetta and musk, evoking the smoky and leathery undertones that define this complex scent.
Apply this fragrance in thin layers to let each note develop over time. The fresh spicy top notes fade quickly, but the woody and musky base lasts for hours. Avoid layering with other fragrances as it can overwhelm its nuanced character.
Fig. 01 — Peau D'Espagne, Santa Maria Novella
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The originalPeau D'EspagneSanta Maria Novella · Premium · $100–250AjmalAhbabShares Jasmine, Bergamot and Virginia cedarunder $40★ 3.77 (22)
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 54%, disliked or hated by 13%.