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Maison Mona di Orio

Santal Nabataea

Perfumer: Fredrik Dalman

2018UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10
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Maison Mona di Orio Santal Nabataea is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Fruity and smiling, no serious airs at all.

How does it perform?

From 66 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.1 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fruity
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Creamy
  7. Resinous
  8. Earthy

What does Santal Nabataea smell like?

Sandalwood and opoponax form its backbone, while tonka bean and dried apricot sweeten it. Coffee absolute and black pepper add a spicy, slightly bitter edge, and loam gives an earthy base. The overall feel is resinous, creamy and warm.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. Voters read it as slightly more masculine.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 37%
    Autumn
  • 28%
    Winter
  • 21%
    Spring
  • 14%
    Summer
  • Casual
    25%
  • Evening
    22%
  • Nighttime
    19%
  • Office
    19%
  • Daytime
    15%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026