Sel Santal
“Sel Santal by Clean is a Woody fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a woody, powdery composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2016 by Clean, Sel Santal is a Woody fragrance that marries the crispness of tonic water and bergamot with the warmth of nutmeg and salt. The heart notes of fig and violet add an unexpected touch of sweetness and floral depth, while the base of sandalwood, musk, and amber creates a powdery, enveloping warmth. This composition is a study in contrast, where each layer adds a new dimension to the overall experience.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Sel Santal's powdery base notes take about an hour to fully bloom. Start with one generous spray; it stays close to the skin rather than projecting widely. The fragrance reads best during cooler weather when its warmth can be appreciated more.
Patricia Choux
Founding perfumer · 12 fragrances
Patricia Choux grew up in Burgundy and studied biochemistry before entering ISIPCA in 1993, interning at Florasynth under Dominique Ropion. After graduating ISIPCA in 1996, she joined Créations Aromatiques, then Haarmann & Reimer (now part of Symrise), creating early fragrances for The Body Shop, Marc Jacobs, and Biehl Parfumkunstwerke. She has lived and worked in New York since 2005, contributing to Clive Christian's Imperial Coronation fragrances, and joined Mane's New York branch in 2015.
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The story behind the bottle.
The lingering scent of sea salt on skin after a bracing coastal walk, where the air is crisp and the sun casts long shadows.
Fig. 01 — Sel Santal, Clean
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