Santal du Pacifique

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All about this fragrance

Vibe check

An unhurried afternoon at a wooden desk, with the room quiet enough to notice small details. The dry carrot-seed opening and creamy sandalwood suit a composed, inward-looking presence; violet softens the edges without making the mood overtly floral or romantic.

How to wear

Try it in mild weather or cooler months, when the creamy wood and amber warmth can feel enveloping without becoming too dense. Start with one or two sprays on the upper body; a restrained application keeps the focus on the contrast between the dry opening and softer sandalwood. Apply more lightly in heat.

Who it’s for

For those who favour sandalwood with a dry, earthy edge rather than pronounced sweetness. It suits an appetite for creamy woods, subtle violet and a hint of smoke, especially when floral notes are preferred as texture rather than the main event.

Release year

2016

The nose

Mathieu Nardin is a Grasse-born perfumer from a perfume-making family, working with Robertet. His approach combines a grounding in natural materials with contemporary clarity and texture. In Santal du Pacifique, he frames creamy sandalwood with earthy carrot seed and delicate floral nuances, keeping the wood central rather than turning it into a heavily sweet composition.

Perris Monte Carlo’s story

Perris Monte Carlo places raw materials and perfume-making knowledge at the centre of its identity. Its approach combines travel, traditional craftsmanship and modern extraction techniques, favouring the substance of a fragrance over decorative spectacle. The Black Collection explores precious ingredients through contemporary compositions.

Santal du Pacifique’s concept

Santal du Pacifique draws on a journey between Asia and Oceania in search of sandalwood. Its warm, velvety wood and softened floral edges evoke the contemplative atmosphere of sandalwood incense used in Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies. Within the Black Collection, it presents this material through a restrained, contemporary woody composition.

Extra info

The Extrait is not presented simply as a stronger version: its description specifically highlights natural irone, while the Eau de Parfum gives greater emphasis to the dry, woody carrot-seed opening. The fragrance’s name refers to its Pacific sandalwood inspiration.