The fragrance's atmosphere  

This is the story of two golds coming together 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 burnt in Buddhist and Hindu temples. It is said to have the power to uplift the soul. Its ‘red gold’ accomplice, 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: As soon as the fragrance opens, saffron reveals itself in all its splendour, spicy and slightly metallic, with a golden glow that intrigues and captivates. This lush note is supported by the woody freshness of cedar, which brings structure to the opening of the fragrance and echoes the warmth of the base notes.

Heart notes: The heart of the fragrance is dominated by sandalwood, with its creamy, enveloping texture. This precious wood, soft and comforting, lends a natural sensuality to the fragrance, while blending perfectly with the spicy intensity of saffron. A subtle touch of rose mingles with the rest of the fragrance, offering a barely perceptible floral delicacy that softens the spices and reinforces the richness of the wood.

Base notes: The base is a voluptuous carpet of musk and amber wood, extending the warmth of sandalwood and saffron. Patchouli, with its earthy, slightly smoky facet, adds depth and a mysterious dimension to this resolutely sensual base. Benzoin, with its balsamic and slightly vanilla accents, enhances the whole and reinforces the enveloping character of this oriental creation.

General 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.