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Eau de parfum
Ampersand Santorini
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Ampersand Santorini — a fragrance with the mood of an island
Ampersand Santorini is a unisex fragrance by the British brand Ampersand, released in 2022.
The composition was created for those who enjoy expressive fruity-woody fragrances with a soft, creamy and slightly powdery character.
The name Santorini evokes a sunny mood, yet the perfume reveals itself as not only fresh and airy, but also rather rich.
It is an eau de parfum with noticeable longevity and a very strong sillage.
The fragrance belongs to the unisex category, so its character is not tied to a specific gender image: on one skin it may smell creamier and cosier, while on another it may appear dry, woody and elegant.
Character and Scent Profile
At the heart of the composition is an expressive duo of coconut and fig.
Coconut adds roundness, milky softness and the sensation of warm, sunlit air, while fig brings a greenish fruity nuance with a subtle natural tartness.
As a result, Santorini comes across not as a simple sweet fragrance, but as a multifaceted composition with a clear contrast between juiciness and calm woody depth.
Iris makes the scent more powdery and polished, softening the fruity aspect and adding an elegant cosmetic nuance.
In the base, sandalwood creates a smooth, creamy-woody continuation, while musk supports the composition with a clean, full-bodied trail.
Overall, the fragrance leaves a noticeable, cohesive impression and gradually shifts from soft fruity expressiveness to a warm woody-musky accord.
Notes and Perfume Composition
The listed notes of Ampersand Santorini are coconut, fig, iris, sandalwood and musk.
The top, middle and base notes are not specified separately, so the composition is best understood as a cohesive blend of fruity, floral, musky and woody nuances.
The fragrance's main olfactive families are fruity and woody.
This structure makes Santorini versatile for different occasions: it works for a walk, a meeting, a holiday or an evening when you want to leave a noticeable scented trail behind you.
Because of its very strong sillage, it is best tested on the skin and applied sparingly, especially indoors.
The exact recommended amount for application to skin and clothing is not specified in the available information.
Who Will Like Santorini
Santorini will appeal to fans of creamy fruity compositions in which sweetness is balanced by woody and powdery nuances.
It is a choice for those looking for a distinctive fragrance with a rich character, without being firmly tied to traditionally feminine or masculine perfumery.
In cool weather, sandalwood and musk feel especially cosy, while in the warmer season coconut and fig enhance a sunny, relaxed mood.
The perfumer who created this release is not identified in the available information.
For further exploration, consider Nui Cobalt Designs Aquarius, and compare Santorini with Maison Datura Le Figuier and Fugazzi Liberté.
These options offer a way to continue exploring fruity, woody and musky directions, each with a different interpretation of softness, freshness and sillage.
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