Sancti
Sancti by Liquides Imaginaires is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit and cypress, moves into pine, lavender, rosemary, cardamom and coriander and dries down to cedarwood, amber, vetiver, patchouli, incense and myrrh. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
- Cypress Cool, green, resinous conifer. Sharp and clean.
Heart
- Pine Sappy and bracing. Straightforwardly outdoorsy.
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Rosemary Sharp, camphorous herb. Bracing and clean, borders on medicinal.
- Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Dry-down
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.
- Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
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