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Elie SaabEssence

Essence N°8: Santal (EDP)

2016

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Versions Timeline

2016

Essence N°8: Santal (Original Release)

Price Range
$80 – $390

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Perfumers

Francis Kurkdjian

"Essence N°8: Santal is a woody eau de parfum centered on the creamy, polished character of sandalwood. Cardamom gives the opening a restrained spicy lift, while osmanthus adds a soft fruity-floral nuance at the heart. Vetiver and Virginia cedar provide a dry, structured foundation that prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet. The fragrance balances smooth woods with aromatic and lightly leathery impressions. Its overall character is refined, understated, and sophisticated rather than overtly dramatic. Created by Francis Kurkdjian, it presents sandalwood as an elegant central material within Elie Saab's exploratory Essence collection."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Sophisticated
Calm
Elegant
Mysterious
Warm

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Dinner
Formal
Date

Fun Facts

The fragrance is built around sandalwood and is identified as Essence collection number eight.

Francis Kurkdjian is credited as the perfumer.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyWoodyFloralFruityEarthyGreen

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

cardamom
indian sandalwood
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

osmanthus
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

vetiver
Virginia cedar

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“A refined, sandalwood-centered fragrance with a creamy woody texture. Osmanthus contributes a soft fruity-apricot impression, while the composition is also described as woody-spicy with dry aromatic facets. Review impressions generally regard it as sophisticated and longer-lasting than average, although some descriptions emphasize leather and spiced rose more strongly than the sandalwood-focused name suggests.”

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