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The world first encountered Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli in 2018. A unisex fragrance rooted in the spicy, wood, and musk families. Richard Ibanez — the creative mind behind this fragrance. The fragrance belongs to the spicy, citrus, and whiteflower groups. Available as eau de parfum.
It carries a noticeable sillage, leaving a trail that lingers pleasantly in the air. It settles in and stays — the longevity is genuinely high. Produced in France, where perfumery has long been elevated to an art form. Santal Volcanique Maison Crivelli unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The composition of Santal Volcanique evolves as a living composition, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The creative approach of Maison Crivelli is recognizable from the opening to the final trail. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail.
When the pyramid is blended into one block the opening appears as one connected movement with a expressively spicy mood: Cardamom, Cedar, Coffee, Ginger, Lime, Sandalwood and musk.
The middle and base stages are perceived as a smooth transition from opening to trail, which keeps the fragrance coherent.
The internal accord map is driven by these accords: Citrus, Gourmet, Floral and Musc forming a compact and readable structure. Background accords such as Wood, Spicy and Mineral expand the olfactory volume in the background. The profile is unisex, which clarifies the composition character. For persistence High points to a sustained drydown presence.
At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Citrus, Spicy, Whiteflower and Wood. It also reaches into Gourmet and Musk.
Overall Santal Volcanique holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, and the base secures the trail.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Maison Crivelli |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | http://maisoncrivelli.com |
| Year of production | 2018 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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