Essence No. 8 Santal

Essence No. 8 Santal blends a dry, smoky sandalwood base with sharp vetiver and airy cedar, creating a scent that feels both masculine and refined. It opens with a strong herbal-green burst from vetiver and cardamom, quickly softening into a deeply textured wood accord where sandalwood remains dominant but never sweet. Apricot appears subtly—green and unripe—adding dimension without sweetness, while osmanthus offers a faint, floral quietude that gently threads through the progression. The fragrance evolves smoothly, with a creamy, milky drydown that lingers subtly on skin and fabric, like faint traces of warmth across a quiet room. Not ostentatious, it wears close, with moderate sillage and moderate longevity, making it ideal for daytime wear or colder seasons. While it lacks bold projection, its quality and balance are frequently praised. The composition is harmonious and seamless—the kind of fragrance that feels elevated not through volume, but through precision. It's the scent of a well-made object, trusted in silence, cherished for its quiet elegance.