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Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as unisex
Santal Blanc
A sunlit library where the crisp scent of fig nectar mingles with the warm, enveloping notes of sandalwood and tonka bean.
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Santal BlancPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessThis Is Her! Unchained · Zadig & VoltaireMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Santal Blanc, launched by Van Cleef & Arpels in 2019 and crafted by perfumer Michel Almairac, is a woody musk fragrance that marries the crispness of fig nectar with the warmth of sandalwood. The composition opens with a bright mandarin orange note, which contrasts beautifully against the soft florality of violet and the powdery warmth of tonka bean. As it evolves, Santal Blanc reveals layers of benzoin and musk that create an enveloping comfort, ideal for those seeking sophistication without pretense.
Apply two sprays to pulse points for a balanced experience. The initial brightness fades within an hour, but the base notes of musk and benzoin will linger throughout the day. This fragrance is best suited for indoor settings or cooler weather, where its warmth can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Santal Blanc, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Michel Almairac
The master of empiresMichel Almairac is a master perfumer at Robertet whose career spans over forty years and includes some of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created.
“I was always surrounded by scents and smells which is part of life in that city, natural ones from the crops of flowers growing in the fields, and industrial ones as well, from the perfume factories.”
Michel Almairac · Olfactif interview
The Santal Blanc line
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The originalSantal BlancVan Cleef & Arpels · Premium · $100–250Zadig & Voltaire · 2024This Is Her! UnchainedShares 5 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.83 (179)
With Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie
Adds aldehydic, fresh and soapy; shares sandalwood and benzoin.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 11%.