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Eau de parfum

Guerlain Santal Royal

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Gender:
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Introduction to Santal Royal Guerlain

In 2014, the legendary house Guerlain, a synonym for French perfumery elegance since 1828, presented Santal Royal – a versatile fragrance that instantly captivated lovers of luxurious oriental accords.

This perfume became part of the exclusive line Les Absolus D'Orient, dedicated to the intimate riches of the East, and embodied exquisite sensuality, perfectly reflecting the brand's heritage in innovation and impeccable taste.

Character and Wearability of the Fragrance

Santal Royal is classified as a unisex perfume, offering a harmonious blend of masculinity and tenderness, making it ideal for modern individuals who appreciate depth and complexity.

Released in the concentration of eau de parfum, it has a lightly perceptible trail that leaves a subtle, intimate trace, suitable for evening outings, romantic dates, or special moments when you want to emphasize sophistication.

Thanks to its balance, the fragrance feels particularly good in cool seasons – in autumn and winter, it unfolds especially warmly and voluminously.

Master Behind the Fragrance: Thierry Wasser

The creator of this gem was Thierry Wasser, the master perfumer of the house Guerlain, known for his ability to revive classical motifs with modern touches.

In Santal Royal, he skillfully combined eastern exoticism with French chic, strengthening the brand's reputation as a pioneer in exploring rare materials such as sandalwood and oud, and proving that Guerlain continues to set trends in the world of high perfumery.

Alternatives for Your Collection

If Santal Royal has enchanted you, be sure to explore these similar fragrances: Yves Rocher Rose Oud for a lighter floral-woody variation, Chanel Égoïste with its classic chypre structure, and Gucci The Voice of the Snake, offering a bold leather interpretation.

Each of them will add nuances to your perfume journey. For more detailed information about the brand, visit the official Guerlain website.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

Santal Royal Note Pyramid

The composition of Santal Royal begins with a spicy burst of cinnamon and the citrus freshness of neroli, creating an intriguing opening that gradually gives way to a luxurious heart.

In the middle note, a rich bouquet unfolds, featuring delicate rose, creamy sandalwood, and sensual jasmine, adding floral softness and woody warmth.

The base of the fragrance gains depth through ambergris, a leather accord, exotic oud, and musk, forming a long, enveloping trail that leaves behind an aura of mystery and luxury.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Guerlain
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.guerlain.com
Year of production 2014
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder LVMH

Composition pyramid

Cinnamon
Neroli
Jasmine
Rose
Sandalwood
Ambergris
Leather accord
Oud

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Fragrance characteristics

based on 14 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
21%
Unisex
64%
Female
14%
What kind of event
Date
15%
Wedding
8%
Sport
15%
Sleep
0%
For party
15%
For every day
15%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
8%
Theatre
8%
Office
15%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
50%
Spring
Spring
40%
Summer
Summer
0%
Autumn
Autumn
10%
For what style / mood
Casual
14%
Gala
29%
Classic
29%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
14%
Sporty
14%
For what age
under 18
11%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
16%
36-45 years
42%
46+ years old
16%
Any
16%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
14%
Enter the cloud
14%
1-2 atomisations
43%
2-3 atomisations
14%
3-4 atomisations
14%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
8%
On the wrist
17%
On the knees
8%
On the back of the neck
17%
Behind the ears
17%
On the elbow
8%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
8%
On clothes
17%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
14%
Enter the cloud
14%
1-2 atomisations
43%
2-3 atomisations
14%
3-4 atomisations
14%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
22%
Exoticism
22%
Luxury
22%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
11%
Joy
11%
Calm
11%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
Average quality
3
Spray
Spray
Average quality
3
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
Average quality
3
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Too much going on in this fragrance, it's just awful. The notes seem to overwhelm each other, you can't tell what's what. I can't distinguish anything specific, just some chemical nastiness stinks. In short, it didn't work for me at all. Sold it and no regrets 😤
5/5
5
Creamy sandalwood, and suddenly a slight saltiness appeared, but that's not so important. The amber with oud in a brown presentation is simply stunning!!! I feel drawn to more serious fragrances, that's for sure
3/5
3
It made no impression at all. Dry, dull cinnamon, like dust, and that's it. For some reason, I don't smell anything they promised. It's somehow sad and empty!!!
4/5
4
The scent is clearly masculine. It's so dense, with smoky notes and a leather accent. It's definitely not for everyone. In my opinion, it would be perfect for a violinist or some English schoolboy - to create a contrast. But for brutal machos, honestly, it would be too much
5/5
5
How hard it is to realize that what is so dear to me doesn't resonate with others. They say the scent is strange, but for me, it's like the embodiment of beauty and perfection. I keep thinking about it anyway, I really need it
4/5
4
This fragrance is something between grandeur and pressure. It's so powerful that it simply cannot go unnoticed. The oud note clearly dominates here, and yes, it really smells like success 💰 It seems to scream: "I'm here, and I'll get what I want!" It's instantly memorable, and even if you forget who wore it, the scent itself will stay in your memory. It feels like it's not for the faint-hearted; political correctness is clearly not valued here
5/5
5
every evening when I get ready for bed, I put a decant of this perfume on my nightstand and enjoy it. on me, it turns out very intense and heavy, but the light scent that comes from the closed bottle is simply delightful. it reminds me of freshly cut wood, but not raw, rather dried, and you can also smell the firewood that was just brought into a new log sauna
5/5
5
I adore cinnamon in perfumery, but here it's with rose and oud, and it's just unbearable! The softness and dustiness of the scent only cause irritation. It's an oriental style, of course, but for women, this is clearly not the best choice!!!
4/5
4
Listen, this is just something else. It's made, of course, at the highest level, but this harmony - it's just too much. No sharp notes, everything seems to blend into one mush. Rose with oud - yes, sounds not bad, but sandalwood is clearly superfluous here. In the end, it turns into something like background noise, not real music. Beautiful? Maybe, but somehow too noble, to the point of being sickening
5/5
5
I walked past a consultant at Rive Gauche, she was spraying this fragrance on paper strips there. Honestly, this oud just blew me away, so Arabic, so smoky, it made my head spin. I applied it to my skin, and damn, it's totally different. Sandalwood, though bright, isn't overpowering, lots of spices, rose, and soft leather. The scent, of course, is beautiful and prestigious, but that first impression - just brutal 😤
4/5
4
The sandalwood here is truly luxurious, so rich, like in Indian shops where you can find all sorts of interesting esoteric things, including incense. The oud is barely noticeable, it seems to dissolve into the woody-leather notes, not as sharp as in other oud fragrances. And the bottle - that's a whole different story. It resembles an ancient glazed clay vessel, looking very stylish and unusual ✨
4/5
4
Sandalwood, it's simply amazing. You want to inhale this scent again and again, but it just leaves, as if slipping through your fingers. Listening to it is like remembering something you can't get back
5/5
5
I don't know how I could have been so wrong. At first, I thought this fragrance would be something intrusive and sharp, like an oriental bazaar, but my friend made me smell it on herself. And what did I feel? Some kind of nonsense. Yes, it's beautiful, but not in a way that makes you want to wear it. This sandalwood, creamy and smoky, with a rosy hue and cinnamon - it's all too sweet and tiring. The bottle, of course, looks decent, but that doesn't save the situation. All in all, I didn't expect it to disappoint me so much
5/5
5
I bought a sample, applied it to my wrist, and it lasted until morning. The scent is simply gorgeous! Sweet and with oud notes. Everything blends so harmoniously that it smells really beautiful, neither oud nor sandalwood stands out. What else can I say - simply a GRAND PIANO! 🎉
4/5
4
I bought a sample, just like that, on a whim. At first, I wasn't in a hurry to test it, because the scent of sandalwood and oriental notes was too obvious, even masculine, I thought. But when I finally tried it. It turned out to be a delicate peach, so juicy, resting on a luxurious woody base. And in the heart - a velvety rose, radiating a honeyed aroma, with tart oud notes. I can sense cherry in it. It reminds me of Ambre d'Orient Secret V Eisenberg, but more intense. This woody-fruity perfume is simply captivating! I want it, but the price, alas, is not pleasing. Why aren't there smaller volumes?!

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