The fragrance's character 

This is the story of two golds, married to create a warm, sensual essence, invoking the animal lurking in all of us. 

The “liquid gold”, sandalwood, takes us on a journey to Asia, where it comes close to the sacred. In paste form, it coats the incense sticks burned in Buddhist and Hindu temples. It is said to have the power to uplift the soul. Its accomplice, “red gold”, saffron, has its origins in Greek mythology, emanating from the metamorphosis of a handsome young lover, Crocos. 

Here is the olfactory description of Santal Safran by Autour du Parfum 

Top notes : 

Saffron: A spicy, suede-like opening, evoking the “red gold” of saffron. 

Cardamom: A spicy note that complements the saffron, adding a warm, suave dimension. 

Bergamot: A touch of citrus that brings freshness to the whole. 

Heart notes : 

Lavender: An aromatic note that blends with jasmine to bring elegance and softness. 

Jasmine: A floral note that lends fullness to the heart of the fragrance. 

Rosewood: Contributes to the complexity of the heart with its woody, floral nuances. 

Cashmeran: A warm, amber note that adds depth and sensuality. 

Base notes : 

Sandalwood: The “liquid gold”, sandalwood, becomes the protagonist, offering sensual warmth and evoking sacred rituals in Asia. 

Amber: An amber note that intensifies the composition's warmth and depth. 

Patchouli: Adds an earthy, woody nuance, enriching the fragrance's character. 

Labdanum: A sweet resin that contributes to the warmth and ambery softness. 

Cedarwood: Completes the fragrance's woody base, adding a resinous nuance. 

Overall sensation 

Santal Safran by Autour du Parfum is a spicy oriental woody composition that tells the bewitching story of two golds, sandalwood and saffron, married to create a warm, sensual essence, evoking the animal lurking in all of us. Santal Safran evolves from a spicy, suede-like opening to a floral, aromatic heart, before finally melting into a woody, ambery, sensual base. It's a rich, bewitching olfactory experience that evokes sacred rituals and awakens the animal side within us.