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GuerlainAbsolus Allegoria

Santal Royal (EDP)

2014

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Versions Timeline

2014

Santal Royal EDP (Original Release)

Price Range
$70 – $200

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Thierry Wasser

"Santal Royal EDP is Guerlain’s dark, opulent sandalwood-centered oriental woody composition built around the interplay of creamy woods, rose, oud, leather, and soft florals. Although currently marketed within Absolus Allegoria, multiple sources indicate the fragrance first appeared in 2014 and was later re-presented in 2024. Its character is generally described as rich, smoky, leathery, and sensual rather than airy or minimalist. The sandalwood accord forms the backbone, while rose and jasmine soften the structure and oud adds shadowy depth. Leather, amber, musk, and spice help give it a plush, evening-oriented profile with strong presence. It is widely regarded as one of Guerlain’s more dramatic modern unisex woods."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Mild

Moods

Mysterious
Sensual
Luxurious
Alluring
Elegant

Occasions

Night Out
Date
Dinner
Formal
Party

Fun Facts

Basenotes identifies Santal Royal as part of the Absolus d’Orient collection in its earlier life before a 2024 re-release under Absolus Allegoria.

Thierry Wasser is consistently credited as the perfumer behind both the original 2014 release and the current presentation.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
FloralFreshCitrusFruitySpicyPowderyWoodyOrientalLeatheryResinousSmokyAnimalic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

neroli
jasmine
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

peach
rose
cinnamon
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

sandalwood
leather
amber
oud
musk

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“User and editorial feedback consistently describe the original Santal Royal as a rich, dark, elegant sandalwood-oud-rose composition with a leathery, smoky undertone. Reviews often praise its luxurious feel, strong projection, and long wear, especially for evening or cold weather use. Some wearers find it beautifully refined and sensual, while others mention a linear development or a heavy, dense opening. Overall sentiment is positive, with the fragrance commonly seen as one of Guerlain’s more opulent modern unisex releases.”

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