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Home Fragrances Affinessence Collection Notes de Fond Santal Basmati

Eau de parfum

Affinessence Santal Basmati

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Unisex

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

2015: the world took its first breath of Santal Basmati Affinessence. A unisex fragrance from the wood, musk, and floral families. Conceived and brought to life by perfumer Alexandra Carlin. From the Collection Notes de Fond collection; released as eau de parfum.

A single bottle goes a long way: longevity is very high. Made in France, backed by a long and proud tradition. Santal Basmati Affinessence — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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The olfactory structure of Santal Basmati evolves as a layered story, where accents shift with precision and warmth. The signature of Affinessence is evident in the way notes appear and fade. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum sets the depth and body this composition needs.

The olfactory framework is built around these accords: Gourmet, Musc, Wood and Powdery without random overlap. The gender direction is unisex, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived. In wear duration Very high indicates a stable lasting impression.

When the structure is mixed the opening appears as one connected movement with a architectural woody mood: Cashmeran, Iris, Patchouli, Rice and Sandalwood.

The inner phases are read as a gradual shift without abrupt breaks, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.

At the note-group layer the structure relies on Musk, Floral, Wood and Fruit. The framework further includes Whiteflower. At family level the fragrance belongs to Floral, Musk and Wood.

Overall Santal Basmati sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best judged on skin.

Alexandra Carlin
Perfumer

Gender	Unisex
Brand	Affinessence
Segment	Niche perfumery
Country	France
Website	http://www.affinessence.com
Year of production	2015
Status	Produced
Concentration	Eau de parfum

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Cashmeran

Iris

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