The Perfume Library

Santalla / La Esencia de Sta. Eulalia

7.3

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Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Perfumery Santalla / La Esencia de Sta. Eulalia is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper and carries jasmine and patchouli at its heart. Citrus and green apple keep the opening bright, while cardamom and pink pepper add a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine, violet and frankincense bring a floral, powdery softness, and patchouli with ginger adds an earthy depth. The base settles on teakwood, sandalwood and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daily wear. On character, masculine leads slightly, with feminine close behind. nBitor Santalla and Armaf Odyssey Wild One have a close profile.

Taraq

7.6

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Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

The Perfumery Taraq is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens on plum, dried fruits and saffron and moves into oud, rose and leathery notes. At first, the sweetness of plum and dried fruits meets the spicy warmth of saffron. In the heart, oud, rose, leathery notes and dried date come forward, and the fruity, sweet side rests on a woody, resinous and earthy footing. In the base, musk, amber, sandalwood and patchouli soften and deepen the scent. Voters rate its longevity as strong, though the number of votes is small. Its oriental build and dense character point towards cooler weather and evening wear. Being unisex, it does not lean to either men or women. Those after a close profile can also look at nBitor Taraq and Byredo Accord Oud.

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Masculine · Feminine