Bois de Santal by Quince
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Bois de Santal by Quince: A Warming Woody-Spicy Perfume for All Bois de Santal is a woody spicy fragrance created by Quince for both men and women. It opens with cardamom and violet, moves through a heart of amber and iris, and settles on a base of sandalwood, cedar, and leather. Rated 4 out of 5 based on 10 reviews,…
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Key notes
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Top
cardamom
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Heart
amber
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Base
sandalwood
Community
10 votes
- Positive 80%
- Negative 10%
- Neutral 10%
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Fragrance profile
About Bois de Santal
Bois de Santal by Quince: A Warming Woody-Spicy Perfume for All
Bois de Santal is a woody spicy fragrance created by Quince for both men and women. It opens with cardamom and violet, moves through a heart of amber and iris, and settles on a base of sandalwood, cedar, and leather.
Rated 4 out of 5 based on 10 reviews, this scent has already made its mark. Let's take a closer look at its notes and character.
The opening pairs cardamom's warmth with violet's delicate, powdery bloom. It's a lively yet refined start that sets the tone for what follows.
At the heart, amber and iris work together beauthfully. Amber adds a soft, resinous sweetness, while iris brings its customary powderiness. The result is suave and slightly enigmatic.
The foundation is a mix of sandalwood, cedar, and leather. Sandalwood and cedar offer a creamy, dry base, with leather supplying an animalic and faintly smokey nuance.
The overall scent is woody, powdery, and warm-spicy, with touches of violet, leather, iris, amber, plus aromatic and animalic undertones. It's a complex composition, yet it remains harmonius and evolves nicely on the skin.
As a unisex fragrance, Bois de Santal is wonderfully versatile. It's especially suitable for evenings and cooler days, but its comforting warmth means it can be worn throughout the year. If you prefer fresh, aquatic perfumes, this may feel dense—but for those who love enveloping scents, it's a treat.
It will delight fans of woody and spicy perfumes, particularly those with a fondness for powdery iris and creamy sandalwood. It's also a great match for anyone wanting an elegant unisex fragrance for daily wore or special occasions.
Bois de Santal is a wonderful offering from Quince—a woody spicy scent that feels both warm and polished. With its balance of cardamom, iris, and sandalwood, it lives up to its 4/5 rating and deserves a place in many perfume wardrobes.
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