Woody
Notesbananabenzoinblack peppercardamomincenselabdanummimosasandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#clean
#smoky
Style
unisex
Cigar boxes. Camden market bong shops reeking of joss sticks. Old lady soap. Sandalwood sometimes gets a bit of a bad rap. Undaunted, we’ve taken the dependable old fave and turned it on its head.
We’ve tracked down a unique Australian sandalwood versatile enough to handle hints of outlandish but ethically and sustainably sourced banana, cardamom, black pepper with weird and wonderful Labdanum and Benzoin resin. Which all means that this is sandalwood unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
So, unlike the bong shop, it won’t make your hair stink for weeks.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Sånd suits an informal evening spent close enough for conversation, its smoky wood softened by an unexpected banana nuance. The mood is relaxed but slightly eccentric: familiar sandalwood with a playful interruption, rather than the solemn atmosphere of an incense-filled room.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the sandalwood and resins to settle before adding more. Mild to cool weather is a natural setting for its smoky warmth; in hotter conditions, a lighter application should keep the banana and spice from feeling too dense.
Who it’s for
For sandalwood lovers who want something less traditional, and for those drawn to woody fragrances with smoky, resinous textures. Its banana nuance offers an offbeat alternative to straightforward incense or polished woods without making fruit the whole story.
Release year
2020
The nose
Simon Constantine, founder and perfumer of ånd fragrance, previously worked as head buyer and perfumer at Lush, where he helped establish Gorilla Perfumes. His work connects expressive, unconventional compositions with a close interest in ingredient provenance. Sånd brings those priorities together through Australian sandalwood, unexpected banana facets and warm spice.
And Fragrance’s story
ånd fragrance connects independent perfumery with environmental responsibility and the livelihoods of ingredient-producing communities. Its deliberately irreverent voice accompanies a serious sourcing philosophy: treating Indigenous producers as partners, challenging exploitative consumption and making fragrances the house describes as vegan and cruelty-free.
Sand’s concept
Sånd was conceived to unsettle sandalwood’s familiar associations with cigar boxes, old-fashioned soap and incense shops. Australian sandalwood becomes the starting point for an unconventional combination of banana, spice and resins. The house identifies Dutjahn as its sandalwood partner and says the oil is distilled from standing deadwood rather than harvested living trees.
Extra info
The fragrance’s official name is styled Sånd. Its sandalwood partner, Dutjahn, received the 2019 Equator Prize—an honour for the supplier, not an award for the perfume. The house also says its 50 ml bottle caps are hand-pressed from waste plastic.
Notesbananabenzoinblack peppercardamomincenselabdanummimosasandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#clean
#smoky
Style
unisex
Cigar boxes. Camden market bong shops reeking of joss sticks. Old lady soap. Sandalwood sometimes gets a bit of a bad rap. Undaunted, we’ve taken the dependable old fave and turned it on its head.
We’ve tracked down a unique Australian sandalwood versatile enough to handle hints of outlandish but ethically and sustainably sourced banana, cardamom, black pepper with weird and wonderful Labdanum and Benzoin resin. Which all means that this is sandalwood unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
So, unlike the bong shop, it won’t make your hair stink for weeks.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Sånd suits an informal evening spent close enough for conversation, its smoky wood softened by an unexpected banana nuance. The mood is relaxed but slightly eccentric: familiar sandalwood with a playful interruption, rather than the solemn atmosphere of an incense-filled room.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the sandalwood and resins to settle before adding more. Mild to cool weather is a natural setting for its smoky warmth; in hotter conditions, a lighter application should keep the banana and spice from feeling too dense.
Who it’s for
For sandalwood lovers who want something less traditional, and for those drawn to woody fragrances with smoky, resinous textures. Its banana nuance offers an offbeat alternative to straightforward incense or polished woods without making fruit the whole story.
Release year
2020
The nose
Simon Constantine, founder and perfumer of ånd fragrance, previously worked as head buyer and perfumer at Lush, where he helped establish Gorilla Perfumes. His work connects expressive, unconventional compositions with a close interest in ingredient provenance. Sånd brings those priorities together through Australian sandalwood, unexpected banana facets and warm spice.
And Fragrance’s story
ånd fragrance connects independent perfumery with environmental responsibility and the livelihoods of ingredient-producing communities. Its deliberately irreverent voice accompanies a serious sourcing philosophy: treating Indigenous producers as partners, challenging exploitative consumption and making fragrances the house describes as vegan and cruelty-free.
Sand’s concept
Sånd was conceived to unsettle sandalwood’s familiar associations with cigar boxes, old-fashioned soap and incense shops. Australian sandalwood becomes the starting point for an unconventional combination of banana, spice and resins. The house identifies Dutjahn as its sandalwood partner and says the oil is distilled from standing deadwood rather than harvested living trees.
Extra info
The fragrance’s official name is styled Sånd. Its sandalwood partner, Dutjahn, received the 2019 Equator Prize—an honour for the supplier, not an award for the perfume. The house also says its 50 ml bottle caps are hand-pressed from waste plastic.