50 Word Review: Atelier Cologne’s Santal Carmin

This is an ode to distinctive maple-cream New Caladonian sandalwood sharpened up with, to my nose, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood. The opening limette-tinged sugar rush fades to a luxurious maple warmth sparkling with woody notes. Dry-down is rich sandalwood heaven , sweet and close to the skin.

Gender:  A hand-tailored cashmere suit jacket in the library, red silk handkerchief
Listed Notes: bergamot, limette, saffron, sandalwood (New Caledonia), gaiac, white musc, papyrus, cedarwood (Texas), vanilla
Sillage and longevity: Moderate fading to professional; eternal (at least 24 hours on my skin, weeks on clothing)
Packaging and design: The gold bottle is gorgeous and decadent, if a bit ridiculous. While I find Atelier’s label design a bit meh, the leather sleeve and engraving font are modern and elegant. The travel bottle has a nice geometry.