Santal Précieux, a luxury fragrance for men and women.

Santal Précieux is a fragrance inspired by CARON's origins, introducing an epic, precious duo of notes. Magnificent Rose meets extraordinary Sandalwood. 

Two excellent sandalwood essences, from Australia and New Caledonia, give this fragrance an ultra-modern feel.

Here is the olfactory description of Santal Précieux by Caron 

Top notes:

The fragrance opens with fresh, spicy top notes of cardamom, which provide a slightly pungent introductory touch. This spicy note creates a vibrant first impression.

 Heart notes:

At the heart of the composition is the plum accord, which adds a fruity, sweet nuance to the fragrance. This accord creates an interesting contrast with the woody notes to come.

 Base notes:

The base notes of "Santal Précieux" feature essence of cistus, a warm, amber-colored resin, and vanilla bean absolute. These ingredients add depth, warmth and sensual softness to the fragrance. Of course, sandalwood is the central element of the base notes, with its woody, creamy, enveloping signature.

 Santal Précieux celebrates the richness and depth of sandalwood.

Santal Précieux" by Caron is a fragrance that highlights the richness of sandalwood, combined with spicy, fruity and amber notes. It evokes sophistication, warmth and sensuality. This fragrance is ideal for those who appreciate the depth and softness of sandalwood and seek a refined, enveloping olfactory experience. It's perfect for special occasions and moments of relaxation when you want to leave a lasting impression. 

The fragrant history of Maison Caron

Founded in 1904

CARON is a renowned French perfume house founded in 1904 by Ernest Daltroff. Its history is rich in creativity and innovation in the perfume industry.

Ernest Daltroff was a passionate and visionary perfumer. The story goes that the creation of CARON was influenced by a romantic encounter with a woman named Félicie Wanpouille, who became his muse and source of inspiration. Félicie Wanpouille played a key role in the success of the perfume house, working closely with Daltroff to create innovative fragrances.

CARON is famous for its luxurious fragrances and elegant bottles. One of its most iconic fragrances is "Narcisse Noir", launched in 1911, which has become a timeless classic of French perfumery. The fragrance was created in honour of Félicie Wanpouille, who was a great lover of narcissus.

Over the decades, CARON has continued to create innovative fragrances and to expand its product range to include women's and men's perfumes, body care products and other scented accessories.

CARON is also known for its commitment to the art of traditional perfumery. It has preserved and perpetuated artisanal manufacturing methods and perfume composition techniques dating back to its beginnings, enabling it to maintain the quality and authenticity of its creations.

With over a century of history behind it, CARON continues to seduce perfume lovers around the world with its unique expertise and heritage of olfactory excellence. It remains an iconic figure in the French perfume industry and a source of inspiration for many contemporary perfumers.