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Santal Vanille is an oriental vanilla fragrance that blends warm spices and creamy sweetness with a smoky, resinous depth. Cardamom and Indian pepper add a spicy lift to the rich vanilla and coconut, while myrrh oil and frankincense contribute a balsamic, incense-like character. The heart of Madagascan sandalwood and cedarwood is softened by cashmeran’s musky woodiness, with a subtle cocoa note underpinning the composition. Those drawn to a warm, nuanced vanilla with exotic spice and resinous woods will find this balanced and sophisticated.
Santal by Floris £100.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- black pepper
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- cloves
- frankincense
- nutmeg
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Santal takes its inspiration from a Sandalwood fragrance originally created in the 1800s which has then been given a distinctive contemporary edge.
Monopteros by Der Duft £110.00
- Key notes:
- aldehydes
- cardamom
- coconut
- coffee
- neroli
- Aromagroups:
- unconventional
- woody
A collaboration with Anselm Skogstad.
Monopteros, an architectural term for a circular colonnade supporting a roof but without any walls.
In this perfume the dome is made of a giant coconut shell, the columns are made of coffee and spices and there is an icy aldehydes fountain in the center. The perfume is trippy, but in fun way.
Fawaki Fawaki by Mabra £75.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- coconut
- mango
- pineapple
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- vintage/old school
- woody
Fruit punch with emphasis on the PUNCH. Scratchy-sweet pineapple joins forces with crisp green apple and rich mango for a tropical explosion. Before the dust settles, soft almond and coconut infuse the floral and woody haze.
104 Terra Hedera by Bon Parfumeur £175.00
- Key notes:
- bigarade
- cardamom
- frankincense
- galbanum
- hyacinth
- mastic
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
Inspired by the concepts of “green” and “freedom”, Terra Hedera evokes horseback riding on the Mongolian steppe. A green hyacinth intertwined with tenacious ivy and crisp galbanum.
Perfumer: Corinne Cachen
Bois de Santal by Brandt £185.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- frankincense
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- woody
A celebration of sensual sandalwood. It's the central note, like a golden thread seamlessly interwovenwith the exotic allure of cardamom, creating a lightly spiced composition that whispers luxury. The heart of the fragrance continues with supple cashmere woods lending a soft, velvety quality, while violet and orris underscore the powdery edge of sandalwood. As the fragrance blooms on the skin, olibanum and vanilla produces a subtle warmth, a serene endnote to a fragrance that is both tranquil and tantalizing.
Squire Jack by Plowden & Fallow £88.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- frankincense
- geranium
- incense
- nutmeg
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- spicy
- woody
A celebration of great British eccentricity and all-round mischievous behaviour. This unique fragrance is an ode to the Mad Squire, his legacy of a life lived knowing no bounds and his fiendish love for outlandish stunts. This composition contains broad lashings of velvety woody opulence, finished with the earthy undertones of society’s eventual condemnation.
Squire Jack is an aromatic, oriental and woody perfume created for the rule breaker; this is a scent above all that captivates that free spirit of those that can’t just help but dare.
Wolf by Wolf Brothers £120.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- clary sage
- davana
- frankincense
- leather
- oakmoss
- pine
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- spicy
- woody
The lone wolf roams the forest at twilight. Strong and resilient in the face of cold, crisp and hostile woods. Vetiver and pine evoke the dark green atmosphere, whilst plums and davana allude to the spicy energetic power of the wolf. Cedarwood and pepper are beautifully balanced with leather, with tonka beans adding a herbaceous bitter richness to the fragrance. This original EdP version offers a leaner, more frankincense-forward iteration to the bass-heavy extrait treatment.
Cinematic by Der Duft £110.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- carnation
- cashmeran
- ginger
- lemon
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- unconventional
A collaboration with Miguel Matos.
Clean, abstract and intriguing. Is it the smell of the new velvet seats in a dark cinema? Or the conditioned cool air? Or the fragrant echoes of trendy perfumes floating in between the spectators?
Cinematic is put together from an overdose of clean white musk, crisp hazy cashmeran, dry savory spices and a few drops of bitter carnation essence.
32°C by 32.JULI £155.00
- Key notes:
- coconut
- jasmine
- tiare flower
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Light, sand, dreams of faraway places. This creamy tropical floral is built around insinuating jasmine sambac and tiare, fleshed out with coconut and vanilla. A sun lotion accord conjures bare skin gleaming on the beach, while sandalwood lends comfortable milkiness.
Bain de Midi by Maison Matine £60.00
- Key notes:
- coconut
- gardenia
- tiare flower
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- floral
- spicy
A technicolour tropical bouquet of gardenia, tiare and ylang ylang. A happy dance accompanied by coconut and vanilla, with a little musk cha-cha-cha.
About Santal Vanille by The 7 Virtues
- How does Santal Vanille differ from the fragrances listed here?
- Santal Vanille combines spicy cardamom and pepper with creamy coconut and vanilla, supported by resinous myrrh and frankincense and warm sandalwood and cedarwood. Many listed fragrances share some notes but differ in balance, often omitting the gourmand coconut or vanilla or the smoky resinous depth, leading to cleaner, fresher, or fruitier interpretations.
- What makes Santal Vanille an oriental vanilla fragrance?
- It features warm, sweet vanilla at its base combined with spicy, aromatic notes like cardamom and pepper, along with resinous elements such as frankincense and myrrh. The inclusion of creamy coconut and woody sandalwood enhances its rich, oriental character.
- Which note should I focus on if I want a scent close to Santal Vanille?
- Look for fragrances containing a combination of spicy cardamom, creamy coconut or vanilla, and resinous frankincense or myrrh. The interplay of these notes creates the warm, exotic, and gourmand oriental profile central to Santal Vanille.









