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smile93 – :
Oh my gosh, this is great stuff! The first thing that popped into my mind when I smelled it was: CASHMERE!
It is a wonderfully blended scent with sandalwood and saffron in the lead role, some citrus to balance it, with some mild, smoky, cardamom-like notes in the back. It’s soft, different/interesting and very comforting. It’s non-offensive yet very strong, as my boyfriend could inform me that I filled the whole room when I came home after testing it. In my opinion it’s leaning a bit masculine, however it would be beautiful on a woman. This is a very nice, soft and rich smelling fragrance, sophisticated and welcoming. A great comfort scent for Fall/Winter, I would say.
djaldy – :
I love this! Woody, warm, a little powdery, a little creamy, and overall very comforting. It’s nonoffensive and soft. Probably more of a fall/winter scent, but I wear it whenever.
PVI_81 – :
For me this is a cheaper Baccarat Rouge with lower performance but the same projection. Would recommend it to others who are thinking of buying Baccarat to try this as well.
mafia20 – :
Indian sandalwood, papyrus, leather and a little saffron. The feeling is: Wearing an expensive white leather jacket inside a famous store in Milan or NYC. It is a skin scent, it’s ephemeral, it’s not necessary.
dhn559InsuffBooni – :
This is a rich, creamy scent – definitely more suitable for nighttime, and fall / winter (colder weather in general). It’s not as spicy as Maison Margiela’s “By the Fireplace,” but I detect spice with that vanilla as well. There’s also something vaguely… “antique” about its opening. Like the inside of an antique chest. The kind that makes you think about adventuring.
maximus.buhin – :
Smells like a vague mixture of Middle Eastern incense & sweet floral Occidental perfume.
A mature & feminine smell.
Very attractive.
solonevich2011 – :
On paper: It smells a little odd.
On skin: The unfamiliar note is there, but it smells nicer on skin. I wish I could smell more of the sandalwood, but I’ll see how the scent wears.
Edit: How funny, it DOES smell like leather seats in an expensive new car! I like it; it’s very unique.
Edit 2: The boyfriend likes this one. He says it smells coconutty and tropical.
vovchik4003 – :
I don’t get much sandalwood, mostly a leathery saffron.
This is 90% the same as MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, which is 3X as expensive.
Reyms – :
let’s start with the negative first – the longevity of most atelier cologne fragrances is a huge issue for me. none of them lasts long and i am always so hesitant to invest in them. is there any hope that they are reading our reviews and paying attention?
however, santal carmin is the one i splurged on – i’ve got a big bottle of it. it is great, sophisticated yet unusual perfume, not your typical sandalwood scent, it rather belongs to spicy/balsamic group.
what has stricken me here as something different was the air of newness that comes with every spray – i think some of the reviewers below refer to ‘new car interior’ smell – remember the ones with same carmin red hue as on the bottle quilted leather seats from the eighties?
it also shares some elements with bois d’armenie – mainly, the powdery, woody almost paper-ish whiff that probably comes from guaiac wood. both perfumes have very similar drydown.
it starts with an almost metallic sandalwood blast that evolves into creamy, woody drydown. if the initial blast was a bit sweet and feminine, the drydown somehow becomes more masculine.
it is great unisex scent that i love to share with my partner.
perfect for rainy weather days in the city.
НОРИК7 – :
I love Atelier Santal Carmin, the only thing is it’s soft silage, which I hate. But nevertheless, creamy sandalwood and has gotten me a few complements but not as much as I though it would. This is probably one you would wear for yourself. I will probably pass on another bottle to be honest but I’m glad I bought it at a reasonable price online.
erelloche – :
Yeah, this fragrance confirms that I hate the smell of saffron. This smells very similar to Perry ellis oud saffron rose absolute and now know why it has an old lady vibe….and it’s certainly not the rose.
Pirlionec – :
Okay, weird review, get ready.
I got a sample of this and I really like this. I think it smells warm, comfortable, smooth and sophisticated. I sprayed it on me and 5 min later my boyfriend said: “you smell like the marshmallows from Lucky Charms.”
I was a little horrified, to be real, but I smelled it again and it does smell vaguely edible with the vanilla and saffron. But LUCKY CHARMS, really??
I think any vanilla perfume turns sweeter on my skin because I’ve smelled this on other people and it smells so sophisticated and beautiful. Definitely, a try before you buy because it may smell very different on you. I LOVE sandalwood but perhaps I just need greener or spicier sandalwood perfumes instead.
Nevertheless, this has the potential to be fabulous, and I promise it doesn’t smell like lucky charm marshmallows in my opinion!
***Edit: after dry down, it is much woodier and not as sweet. Also, a sillage monster with longevity.
fabula – :
Fragrance -Santal Carmin Atelier Cologne
Bottle from – 2016
This fragrance reminds me of a romance in the peaceful forest.Santal Carmin opens with a bit exotic,moderatly sweet and unique blend of citruses and warm and spicy saffron with a wisper of calming woodiness lurking at the edges.Soon enough,a bit soft,moderatly sweet and smooth vanilla starts to emerge and bring some solace into the game.
The best part of this fragrance is the middle.At this point,dominant notes are sensual,polished,luxurious and elegant sandalwood and guaiac wood with a nice touch of musk and vanilla and with a hint of cedar yet to come.The drydown is all about woods,vanilla and musk with a nice touch of green papyrus.
Longevity – 7/10(6-7 hours)
Silage/Projection – 7/10(moderate to soft projection and silage for the first 1-2 hours)
Weather -best in early spring,autumn and winter.
Age – 22+
Compliments – 7/10
Scent – 8/10
Main notes according to me – sandalwood,vanilla,saffron,musk,guaiac wood.
The drydown is a bit creamy,moderatly sweet and woody and I get some woodiness,vanilla and papyrus.
Emotions -romance in a peaceful forest,calming,sensual, comforting,exotic.
Occasion -for more or less any ocasion
Try before you buy.
fass1 – :
Santal blush from the house of Tom ford was my favorite untill i tried this last week. This is 10 times better smelling. reminds me of my sudanese friends, they always smell like this.
DeLeOl1976 – :
The medicinal note at the beginning of this perfume is really strange.
Reminds me of my childhood with falls in the playground and the return home crying for dressings.
More exactly sterile gauze and merbromina (betadine, mercury chromium)
Super soothingly for my mind and pure magnetism for my nose.
Genius!
Мирчик – :
Portrait Of The Marchesa Luisa Casati, With A Greyhound By Giovanni Boldini
Ancient_Evil – :
I recently received seven Atelier fragrance samples. I am not very familiar with this brand and am excited to try these and share my thoughts.
Santal Carmin is a beauty. This is my favorite from Atelier so far. It’s a clean and soft woody fragrance. The lime gives it freshness, but it’s not overpowering. Saffron provides a light leather note and a little spiciness. The sandalwood is warm, rich, and creamy. This fragrance is so well blended and refined. Splendid!
xzo802bedyWelty – :
This is my first review on fragrantica and it is fitting that I review one of my favorite fragrances. I know everyone gets something different, but to me this is just gorgeous sandalwood and vanilla. Long lasting, but not too sure about how strong the sillage is. I get pretty consistent whiffs throughout the wearing. I highly recommend.
gmt011Negeltzex – :
Plastic packaging / electronics / new car smell mixed with lime, sugar, vanilla and mixed “woods”. Not sure what is causing this plastic smell. The vanilla in this is much stronger than I thought it would be! The bruleed vanilla + lime reminds me of a lime version to Lavanilla Grapefruit. I smell musk and some sandalwood but the sandalwood is quiet and blended with other notes. Doesn’t smell “red” to me. Tried this in the cold of winter though, maybe it will open up more in warm temperatures. The sandalwood does become more dominant towards the drydown.
Aerohoplenerinxb – :
I usually just browse on Fragrantica but this one just deserves a huge compliment so much… I’ve tried hundreds of different perfumes on me, but Santal Carmin is the first one that almost made me cry out of excitement. It is utterly amazing and beautiful.
The sandalwood is not really explicit here, instead fused with saffron and vanilla. I don’t like saffron because it usually smells too sensual, but the saffron here is warm, gentle and reserved because it’s well blended with sandalwood. Also, adding vanilla to the mixture is really a genius idea. The creamy essence of vanilla makes the sandalwood mellow and soothing. Santal Carmin is quite sweet, but it’s not cloyingly sweet. It is rare, attractive, sexy and of course, very wearable. It is a perfect unisex scent on a cold winter day.
To me Santal Carmin is more than just a perfume. It is a piece of art.
2bk – :
This is dark and a little bit smoky sweet. It’s a little bit strange, don’t reach for it often. But that’s due more to the overwhelming number of bottles I have to choose from every day.
farcide – :
If you like a sexy, mysterious, addictive, unique and artistic compliment getter, then santal carmin is for you. One of my all time favourites. It is a beautyful unisex scent (leaning a bit masculine) which are very easy to wear all year around. Happiness with a sprayer!
maliwb – :
First tried this truly blind without knowing what it was from a sample. My first thought was it’s a sandalwood bomb. Certainly is that. It’s also slightly medicinal. Reminds me of a hospital. The remaining notes are pretty muddied. Vanilla peels through.
Longevity is average on my skin (4-6 hours). Projection is moderate through much of its time.
A 6.75/10 for me. Sandalwood is nice but the other notes combine to a medicinal smell that I find off putting. Was not a crowd pleaser in my tests.
(Alex73) – :
Nice review by Evie71 below.
As she said it’s so hard to describe. She says it smells like home. I agree in that it’s a very cozy easy to wear fragrance.
It’s almost an anti-perfume in that it doesn’t smell like anything, an old book or some smells from home, but very pleasant aromatically. A super cozy frag when I just want to chill at home.
This is so well blended in that no notes really dominate, but all the parts come together, and it just smells so rounded. The Sandalwood and vanilla don’t really stand out for me. I think the safron makes an accord with the vanela and sandalwood, so they lose their single note identity.
If your looking for creamy woods and vanilla, try Eau Duelle by Dyptique. This has creamy Sandalwood and vanilla, but again very well blended, and safron is that great piquant note here that makes it special.
Trying to figure out the mysterious leather note. Leather notes are made from birch tar, guaiac wood is said to smell like tar, and safron is said to have a leathery floral smell. So I think the unusual soft leather smell is comming from the guaiac wood and safron and maybe some unlisted birch tar.
The leathery/ floral safron makes it a very attractive fragrance, a bit sexy but nothing overboard. It smells like skin, in the best way.
This fragrance is similar to MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, with better performance, and slightly more masculine. On the gender scale, this is very neutral.
The papyrus, lime and bergamot are subtle, but keep the fragrance cologne like fresh.
In the opening it totally reminded me of Eldo’s Rien fragrance, a synthetic leather floral avant-gaurd fragrance.
But this is lighter made to have an easy-going cologne feel, yet it has good projection, and longevity.
This fragrance sold me based on the great openning, when you get that smooth unusual leather aroma.
The mid-drydown is still nice, but less spectacular. It reminded me of the drydown of Creed Royal Oud.
This is a safe comfortable fragrance although it is unique. Having a large collection I only add a fragrance if it’s great and unusual, so I am not dissapointed to have gotten a bottle at a good price.
The sillage is softly moderate, the longevity is good.
Rating: 8.5/10
God bless. John 3:16
savadikap – :
I’ve held off reviewing this fragrance since I fell in love with it two years ago because it’s so pricey. Everything about this perfume is perfect. It smells like home, a leather covered, book-filled, tea stained home. Your loving, older brother who is a professor of anthropology lives there. I don’t know how else to describe it. That’s what it evokes for me.
As for the scent itself, I definitely get vanilla, sandalwood, papyrus, bergamot, and the imaginary leather. If I think about the saffron I can pick it out, but it’s not readily apparent on its own on me. I’m going to assume it’s the saffron, cedar, and musk that’s creating the sweet leather, but I’m really just guessing. The papyrus is my favorite note, it adds something a little dirty, like an ancient linen, mellowing out the sandalwood and vanilla into something soft and calming.
Silage is moderate, longevity is very good. It lingers on clothing forever. It’s warmer on me than it would probably be on a man, but I’d lean it more toward masculine for reasons I just stated above.
Галиб – :
A warm and inviting powder cream. the best performance of atelier cologne.
To my nose sandal,vanilla gourmant,aura saffron and citrus soap.
Sweet-winter.
Less cologne-more longevity?mmm i don’t know but on my skin work 6-8 hours…but work great!
it causes bruxism!
I like it!
8,5/10
Kal-El – :
Warm, woodsy vanilla. I don’t get a whole lot of anything else. Perhaps a hint of something slightly green and phenolic and a bit of rubbery musk (tarry guaiac).
Atelier and I have never got along as somehow the base of this house seems to feel synthetic on my skin. Santal Carmin is less so but I still sense it there. Fragrances from this house are consistently short-lived on my skin. I feel like this house tries to market natural scents but fails to deliver. Sometimes I get that from Jo Malone too.
Santal Carmin: it’s nice, it’s okay, warm and woodsy, a bit leathery, gets better the longer it is on skin but sits without much character. It reminds me of a toned down Bvlgari Black with some low-key spiced French vanilla. Etienne Aigner Black (femme) seems to better satisfy my all out superficial vanilla-sandalwood-bergamot-leather fix.
The hunt continues for a rich, natural smelling sandalwood.
T4P – :
Sexy on its own or as a base to layer with other perfumes, preferably balsamic ones.
torum – :
Phenomenal scent!! Unique! Unique!! Soothing!!
romanow – :
This is an excellent fragrance and a must try. Don’t just sniff it, sample it for a day or two.
It is a superb creation. As some leather fragrances bring to mind a leather jacket, an old leather chair, or any thick and heavy leather, this would bring to mind a leather tulle, if some such material existed, it is so light. It also has a silk like quality as it is sheer, but you can smell it.
As others have noted, this really is hard to describe. It is so many things. It swept me off my feet and I don’t mind.
10/10 in all categories.
Vintic – :
Have I found a fragrance that’s on the same level as Creed? I think I have…surprising that I have come to this conclusion. This fragrance is simply outstanding!!! Now in terms of smell, hands down Santal Carmin tops any of my Creeds, yes, even the infamous Aventus IMO. As for performance, Creed is the go-to, however, I think Creed has meet her match!
I just can’t get over how wonderful this fragrance smells; This fragrance blew me away upon wearing…I didn’t go into Sephora with the intent on purchasing anything, however, while looking I stumbled upon the amazing brand of Atelier, whom I have never really taken seriously.
Tried both Silver Iris and Santal Carmin and WOW was I captivated by the two. Took a sample of both although I fell in love with Silver Iris, I couldn’t help but notice the euphoria Santal Carmin provided. I mean, I couldn’t stop smelling the fragrance strip. Santal Carmin is some amazing juice by Atelier! Never have I felt so intoxicated, stimulated, invigorated by a fragrance and……I do have many in my collection that should illicit such effect!!! I mean, should fragrance make you feel this way??? Should fragrance invoke this (these) kind of feelings??
This fragrance opens with this leather car smell that is just phenomenal!! Now, this is very different than the leather car type smell you get from Mancera’s Aoud S.
Santal Carmin has this Bergamot, spicy Saffron, Sandalwood and Madagascar vanilla combination that creates a very (sweet/spiciness yet) distinct smell that is also very different than your mainstream fragrance houses. These notes individually display themselves as the fragrant aroma fills ones space. There is this sweet vanilla type yet velvety woodsy smell that I find simply stunning!! This is all at first spray, once the fragrance settles you are left with this wonderful rich very vibrant fragrance with a slightly powdery base that radiates!
Really like this one; Projection is great, only drawback is that longevity could be better as one may have to douse oneself for projection.
Overall, a nice fragrance!
[12/12/2106] Looking to get my hands on a full bottle very soon (giggle)….like next week soon.
[12/27/2016] …couldn’t wait, had to get a bottle; well, I lied. Already ordered a bottle before I wrote this review!
After 3-4 hours, however the scent dissipates tremendously! Glad I didn’t pay full price for this as I would be very frustrated because of the staying power. Don’t get me wrong this is a phenomenal fragrance, it would be that much more if it stayed around longer.
….THIS STUFF IS ABSOLUTELY A-MAZING!!!
{2/17/18} Haven’t worn this in a while…however, as I was smelling this I begin to detect a familiar smell—–Aoud Vanille. I never associated the two before, however, I went back to look at the note breakdown and both have very similar notes, hence the resemblances]
Sugar_Sweet_Sweetie – :
I am struggling a little to pick the dominant notes for the reason (as I have written before) that Atelier does such a great job of blending its fragrances. It opens somewhat sharply, which is the bergamot and lime and there is a strong sweetness to it too. When I put it on my skin, the wood comes through strongly. I originally picked up leather but as the other reviews point out – it’s actually the smell associated with leather car seats rather than leather itself. It’s a quality fragrance but not a stand out for me.
BOSYK – :
It is very magic, oriental, rich, warm,spicy . Elegant but not only for mature people.
I feel: Saffran,musc,ylang -ylang.
Deep not Dark 🙂
For everyone. I <3 AC.
hermin – :
It is sweet sandalwood, something that i have sniffed plenty of times, nothing new and definitely nothing risky. The saffron note adds a certain new factor to alter the commonly blend and trying so hard to make it genuine but fails at the end.
It remains quite good to the ones who loves designers fragrances but not the ones who seeks risky, unique, creative, or niche blends.
Ulan.my – :
You are right, people. It is a new car leather seats! Because of the name i expected more woodsy scent. Very subtile, sweet, lasting power is poor. That is what i strongly dislike about this brand. I usually do 1-2, but with AC i do 4-6! Overpriced.
goomeNagbeami – :
Ok, so after getting my nose on this and cedre atlas, I am VERY impressed with this house. They also appear to make scents for every season and are very diverse in their line up. I love a house that is able to be that creative and above all is NICHE! Atelier is nothing new and collectors know all about the house, but if your like me and always seen them but never got your nose on anything from them, you are missing out.
This is a fragrance where the name is a little misleading. I was expecting a sweet sandalwood. I get a new car leather smell, but not a cheap leather smell, a very prestigious leather like Italian or something with a base of quality vanilla to sweeten it up. As it drys down there is a mild creamy sandalwood just to do that only, make the overall scent have a delicious creamy vibe to it. This is best worn in the cold weather. It will cut right through it and you will smell so delicious. I wouldn’t say it gourmand, but its a few drops of something away from it.
I highly recommend this fragrance if you are one who likes the genuine car leather smell or leather jacket type leather smell that is sweet and creamy.
Kartmen – :
A vanilla/saffron infusion with some very soft underlying woods. The citrus top notes don’t ever die off but last and last for many hours. What woods I do detect don’t smell like sandalwood nor palo santo. Cedar maybe? It’s just a little bit sweet, which is a plus so that this perfume doesn’t become cloying. Sillage is soft; longevity is pretty good. Compared to Blanche Immortelle, Santal Carmin is far more subdued; less fireworks. I was hoping for a spectacularly creamy sandalwood, but this did not quite fit the bill.
vbruun – :
This is a sophisticated “oriental” (kind of) scent if a bit culinary and leaning on the feminine side. My take is that not much santal is going on here, so my nose would rather maybe call it Caramel Saffron. Lots of saffron with some vanilla and tiny hints of sandalwood actually.
Mewdj519Unlogrere – :
It is my second review .
The scent is beautiful and oriental as every from the collection metal. Hot , deep but not strong. After I feel the saffron with the caramel , bergamot comes with Lime, bergamot, guaic, cedr and papyrus. This is indescribable because is always the inverse pyramid:) I love Santal C.
BAHROM – :
EPIC;-)
ушастый – :
This is my current favorite. I love it so much. As for notes, I get NO lime at all. My skin pulls vanilla, sandalwood, leather, and caramel-y wood or something. No matter – I will be buying the full size. I’m just worried I will want to wear this everyday so my other fragrances will get no love with this one around. 🙂
cosmos1258 – :
Oh hello, Atelier Cologne Santal Carmin…I am in love !
I want to wear this and have anyone near me wear it. Is that possible ?
Yes, this is love !
I would like my kids, my cats, my dog, my gardener and my next-door neighbor to wear it.
My suggestion would be it would be a rainy day or after the rain fragrance. So winter rain sort of fragrance. In the summer time, I have no opinion about it.
Sooo nice and very delicate fragrance. Although not very strong and not one to offend the naive nose, this scent will last a good 6-8 hours. The sillage is quite good too. This is my second try at Atelier Cologne. The first one would be Rose Anonyme, which I also get such delight but Santal Carmin is the winner.
vl_vic11 – :
Right off the bat i need to give the house of Atelier some love
it does a good job blending their scents even tho most may not appeal to my taste it still deserves my respect now in regards to Santal Carmin
its open with a touch of citrus masked by a warm almost burnt smell of vanilla and followed by a dry down note of cedar wood and spic
when i wear this scent it feels like i have a warm blanket keeping me safe from the harsh cold winter months one may encounter when living on the east coast
this scent brings a comfort/calmness to those that have the pleasure of wearing it even tho i feel like it doesn’t project or last that long on my skin its still a scent worth wearing as a extra layer
i can see both men and women enjoying this but to me id say this is more of a masculine scent due to its dark sweetness
so give this one try especially in the cold seasons
on to the next
ps the presentation on this one is top notch!
Paiseestula – :
Smells like a much older perfume. Sandalwood on a powdery iris vanilla base. I thought it would be a lot more modern but this just smells so dated
nick1594 – :
I enjoy this most into drydown after an hour or so, where the sweet vanilla takes a back seat and I can enjoy the lovely sandalwood.
The sweetness does enhance the sandalwood nicely, it detracts from sandalwood’s slightly sour note while adding to the creaminess. Saffron adds a pleasant dusty yet milky feel, which I like.
Having said that, I’d prefer Tam Dao because I’m not so keen on sweet sandalwood. The utlimate sandalwood is Bois Des Iles I suppose, but aldehydes spoil that slightly for me (that’s just me though, aldehydes seem to be enhanced on my skin, but Bois des Iles smells like paradise on other people!)
Then there’s the underestimated Samsara, which I think is an excellent sandalwood floral, more ideal for summer or early autum though, with its hint of tropical ylang and pretty jasmine.
I also tried Vermeire’s Trayee a few times recently, which is like eating cardamom scented Kulfi ice-cream under a sandalwood tree – really creamy and rich, slightly gourmand and sweet for my taste, though delicious and luxurious.
I’ve yet to try Le Labo’s Sandalwood, but for a good sandalwood kick I’d go for Tam Dao myself.
Titanolic – :
Fragrance its own hallmark, typical Atelier, unmistakable !!
Atelier Cologne fragrance makes good quality, full of color and life, bright and cheerful.
Carmin Santal opens with fresh citrus, green accents and terpene with a vibrant saffron, tuning spectacularly well with layers of mixed woods, revealing a heart of creamy sandalwood, soft, pulsating and vibrating by itself, and a drydown combo cedar, papyrus and sweet vanilla caramel feels but not cloying.
Santal Carmin is a fragrance that feels young, modern, contemporary, with good length and moderate projection.
But I prefer the less fresh sandalwood, cinnamic and more dense as Santal Noble or Sacred Wood.
Rating: 5
granat32 – :
The lime adds an oily sweetness rather than a sharp citrus burst, but is saved from becoming cloying by other soft fresh notes which blend amiably but not predictably. Reminds me of L’Artisan Perfumeur’s Batacuda but with a subtle woody mellowness once the lime settles down.
kenzo2 – :
This is warm and cosy but a bit too sweet for my taste. The spicy note irritates my throat a bit.
maximus1985 – :
I was expecting something more woodsy..I love sandalwood and wood scents.. The sweetness in this one makes me agree with the “like” button but no full bottle here, I’ll pass..nice blend and great house, I just think this leans a little more on the feminem side, but I love santal 33 so if that means anything
ipigareva – :
This is my favourite fragrance from Atelier Cologne and one of my favourites ever. There is something so warm and comforting about it. It’s not very dramatic or challenging, it’s a big warm blanket in front of a log fire on a cold stormy winters evening. Love it!
MrGanibal – :
The Santal Carmin has to be my fav among all Atelier colognes. The openning is kinda sweet, almost marshmallow-like on my skin, but def not so overwhelming. Then it develops into a round, subtle, creamy scent that really works its way deep down into my body. I can almost feel the scent penetrating and sinking into my skin and gives this final combination of vanilla and sandalwoods which is truly beautiful and oh so natural and calming. Def go get the full bottle next time!
THURGYGIT – :
Reminds me of Dior Addict.
ТРАКТОРИСТ – :
Tried another sample vial from the discovery set of Atalier Cologne. At the moment I am exploring sandalwood scents, and finds them really soothing and mind calming, and I like most of them -some e´ven so much that I have to buy them. Unfortunately Santal Carmin is not one of those “got to have” scents.
So what do I get out of this fragrance?
The scent starts out as a sweet and aromatic. It is not a penetrating sandalwood, but a more balanced scent. The vanilla, papyrus, musk and saffron adds light but pleasant undertone to balance the sandalwood. Also the vanilla adds nice sweetness to the melange.
The scent is really unisex, but is more masculine than feminine. It lasts for 8-10 hours but you can experience longer longevity. It’s a good wood scent, that does not offend anyone. Not that it is anonymous but it is so balanced that it is noticable without people thinking bad of it.
Overall Review 6/10
yohurt – :
There is an almost complete resemblance between these three modern perfumes; as a trend that bears the enigmatic joy sweet side! This is the vanilla sugar, saffron and musk, which mix a bewitched way with sandalwood, guaiac, and papyrus; a harmony that reminds me of a type of candy we got used to eat a lot in the period of childhood; really this smell is an invitation to live a “Flash Back” for both ends of memory is an alliance between the conscious and the unconscious! These are times when there are reasons to call the children and do exist in the present moments of absurdismes and fantasies; Here is the case between 2014 Carmine Sandalwood Cologne Workshop “Jerome Epinette” and Olfactory Studio 2014 home Olfactory Studio “Mylène Alran” and of course with Lithium house NU-BE “Nicolas Bonneville.” I love these three masterpieces!
chop7777 – :
il y a une ressemblance presque complète entre ces trois exemplaires de parfums modernes qui se considèrent comme une tendance qui porte la joie énigmatique du coté sucré! C’est la sucre de la vanille, safran, et musc, qui se mélangent d’une façon ensorcelée avec le bois de santal, gaïac, et le papyrus; une harmonie qui me rappelle d’une type de bonbon qu’on a eu l’habitude de manger beaucoup dans la période d’enfance même d’avant; vraiment cette odeur est une invitation de vivre une “Flash Back” de deux extrémités de mémoire, c’est une alliance entre le conscient et l’inconscient! Ce sont des moments ou on trouve des raisons pour faire appeler l’enfance et le faire exister a des moments présents d’absurdismes et de fantaisies; voilà c’est le cas entre Santal Carmin 2014 Atelier Cologne de “Jérôme Epinette” et Olfactive Studio 2014 de la maison Olfactive Studio “Mylène Alran” et bien sur avec Lithium de maison NU-BE “Nicolas Bonneville”. J’adore ces trois chefs d’oeuvres!
lolbigtorrent.org – :
On my skin, the opening lime notes of Santal Carmin are very harsh. Afterwards, there’s a sublime vanilla-sandalwood combination, which is utterly delicious, soft and calming. I enjoyed the unusual smoothness of the papyrus occasionally peeking through as well. The fragrance then starts to become more bristly as the cedar takes over… and to be honest, it’s interrupting the creaminess for me. I just wanted the comforting and creamy sandalwood, and that’s not what I got here. The dry-down is cleaner and a little more musky.
Longevity is about about 5-6 hours; sillage is moderate to heavy (I got told that it smelt quite strong on me). This is a solid sandalwood fragrance, except that lime really doesn’t agree with my chemistry… and I didn’t appreciate the cedar stealing the show 🙂
B.O.P.O.H. – :
A floral leather, like someone’s aunt going through a midlife crisis, trying to reinvent herself by buying a Mustang and divorcing her husband.
ddd3 – :
Cosy. Like finally arriving to the place you have been awaiting to come.
A fine crafted cabinet full of leather-covered books, along with a fireplace, a cosy leather couch next to the dignified oak-wood desk. A good book and a cognac, perhaps.
Warm, dignified and relaxed scent. No matter what happens, you never raise your voice when wearing this.
mish1 – :
Hmm. That’s odd. All I got out of this was an opening that reminded me briefly of Vanilla Incensee, a lot of synthetic sandalwood and then nothing. It w