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Scents of Wood · Sold as unisex
Santal Umeshu
The quiet comfort of an intimate gathering where the warmth of a room and the subtle notes of plum wine intertwine with the earthy scent of wood.
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Santal UmeshuHow it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2022 by Scents of Wood, Santal Umeshu is a woody fragrance crafted by perfumer Céline Barel. The composition opens with fresh and spicy notes that create an immediate sense of crispness and clarity before settling into a heart of aromatic and powdery accords. These are then anchored by a warm, balsamic base that evokes the richness of umeshu, a traditional Japanese plum wine, while still maintaining the woody integrity that Scents of Wood is known for.
One to two sprays is sufficient — the fresh spicy top notes are vibrant but fleeting, giving way to the deeper woody and balsamic accords. This fragrance pairs well with cooler evenings or indoor settings where its warmth can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Santal Umeshu, Scents of Wood
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Céline Barel
Self-taught passion, IFF-trained craftCéline Barel is a perfumer at International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF), born and raised in Grasse without family ties to the industry, though she collected fragrance bottles as a child and interned at Chanel, Dior, and Vuitton.
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Warmly received so far: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 8%.