Sandalwood meets dark plum — a rich, velvety oriental that defies Atelier Cologne's citrus orthodoxy.
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Sensory Profile
Composition
Concentration Eau de Parfum
Style Niche
Notable Ingredients
sandalwood plum papyrus iris cashmeran
Olfactory Structure
Family Oriental
Evolution Moderate
Sillage 6/10
Character
Moods
sensual opulent sophisticated
Season
Autumn Winter
Occasion
EveningThematic Territory
A dimly lit sandalwood library — plum-stained pages, papyrus scrolls, and warm wood polished by centuries of hands
Era & Context
Modern
An outlier in Atelier Cologne's typically citrus-forward catalog, proving the cologne absolue format could carry deep oriental weight. Rode the sandalwood renaissance wave alongside Santal 33 but chose richness over minimalism.
Spiritual Links
Influences
Absorbed from
Le Labo Santal 33 The sandalwood renaissance — elevating sandalwood as a contemporary signature note
Tom Ford Oud Wood Woody luxury positioning — precious woods as evening statement
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