Sel Santal

Sel Santal by Clean Reserve is an unisex eau de parfum from 2015 in the designer price tier. It opens with mandarin, bergamot and nutmeg, moves into iris, fig, violet and hazelnut and dries down to sandalwood, amber, styrax and musk. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.

Heart

Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
Fig Green, milky and jammy at once. One of the most interesting fruits in perfume.
Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
Hazelnut Roasted, buttery and nutty. Warm and dessert-like.

Dry-down

Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Styrax Smoky, leathery balsam. Slightly rubbery and dark.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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