Edible
Woody
Top Notesdavanarum
Heartgaiac / guaiac woodgaïac woodmilk accordtonka beans
Base Notesamyris woodcedarhaiti vetiver
Tags
#sweet
Style
for her
for him
unisex
There's a tangible and calming redolence to this warm and sweet fragrance from CARNER.
Essentially PALO SANTO is built around the interplay between it’s caramel, tonka bean and vetiver notes but with davana and a rum accord teetering in the opening there’s also a real nuttiness to it that is further bolstered by the amyris sandalwood in the base.
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A great review on Palo Santo by The Sniff:
"This perfume is a great example of what you get when you buy niche perfumes; it’s complex and changes a lot from the initial notes to base notes... Palo Santo means sacred wood. It is a mystical tree that grows in South America and is related to Frankincense and Myrrh, so maybe a good thing to be wearing at this time of year?..."
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The pace is unhurried: coming indoors after a cold afternoon, settling into a close conversation while warmth returns to your hands. Rum and caramel lend a mellow sweetness, but the woody grounding keeps the mood composed rather than overtly confectionary.
How to wear
Its sweet, woody profile lends itself to cooler days, when caramel and tonka feel comforting rather than heavy. Start with one or two sprays on the chest or forearms for a restrained impression; in warm weather, apply lightly so the gourmand facets do not dominate.
Who it’s for
For lovers of woody gourmands who want sweetness with a grounded texture. It suits tastes drawn to caramel, mellow rum and nutty warmth, especially when balanced by guaiac wood and vetiver rather than treated as a straightforward dessert accord.
Release year
2015
The nose
Shyamala Maisondieu is a Givaudan perfumer whose work spans fine fragrance for both niche houses and major designer brands. Her compositions often balance rich textures with clearly defined structures. For Palo Santo, she translated the sacred-wood theme into a sweet woody fragrance; Sara Carner specifically praised her handling of woods.
Collaborators
Sara Carner shaped the creative brief around the aroma of burning palo santo encountered in Spanish herbalist shops. Working with Shyamala Maisondieu, she sought a sweet, woody composition that felt relaxing and pleasant rather than a literal dessert fragrance.
CARNER’s story
Carner Barcelona translates the city's Mediterranean spirit, memories and artisan heritage into contemporary perfume. Founder Sara Carner's family background in leather craftsmanship informs the house's attention to materials and presentation, expressed through handmade packaging and signature wooden caps.
PALO SANTO’s concept
Palo Santo began with Sara Carner's affection for the sweet, woody, incense-like aroma of burning sacred wood. Its South American ritual associations supplied the narrative, while the composition approached that inspiration through guaiac wood, rum, caramel and milky softness rather than a purely incense-led treatment.
Extra info
Palo Santo means “sacred wood.” Although its sweetness prompted a comparison with dulce de leche, Sara Carner said that resemblance was not intentional. Historical descriptions and the current official note pyramid differ, but those differences alone do not establish a reformulation.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Around the World in 10 Raw MaterialsIncense across eras and landsMilky Ways
Top Notesdavanarum
Heartgaiac / guaiac woodgaïac woodmilk accordtonka beans
Base Notesamyris woodcedarhaiti vetiver
Tags
#sweet
Style
for her
for him
unisex
There's a tangible and calming redolence to this warm and sweet fragrance from CARNER.
Essentially PALO SANTO is built around the interplay between it’s caramel, tonka bean and vetiver notes but with davana and a rum accord teetering in the opening there’s also a real nuttiness to it that is further bolstered by the amyris sandalwood in the base.
***
A great review on Palo Santo by The Sniff:
"This perfume is a great example of what you get when you buy niche perfumes; it’s complex and changes a lot from the initial notes to base notes... Palo Santo means sacred wood. It is a mystical tree that grows in South America and is related to Frankincense and Myrrh, so maybe a good thing to be wearing at this time of year?..."
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The pace is unhurried: coming indoors after a cold afternoon, settling into a close conversation while warmth returns to your hands. Rum and caramel lend a mellow sweetness, but the woody grounding keeps the mood composed rather than overtly confectionary.
How to wear
Its sweet, woody profile lends itself to cooler days, when caramel and tonka feel comforting rather than heavy. Start with one or two sprays on the chest or forearms for a restrained impression; in warm weather, apply lightly so the gourmand facets do not dominate.
Who it’s for
For lovers of woody gourmands who want sweetness with a grounded texture. It suits tastes drawn to caramel, mellow rum and nutty warmth, especially when balanced by guaiac wood and vetiver rather than treated as a straightforward dessert accord.
Release year
2015
The nose
Shyamala Maisondieu is a Givaudan perfumer whose work spans fine fragrance for both niche houses and major designer brands. Her compositions often balance rich textures with clearly defined structures. For Palo Santo, she translated the sacred-wood theme into a sweet woody fragrance; Sara Carner specifically praised her handling of woods.
Collaborators
Sara Carner shaped the creative brief around the aroma of burning palo santo encountered in Spanish herbalist shops. Working with Shyamala Maisondieu, she sought a sweet, woody composition that felt relaxing and pleasant rather than a literal dessert fragrance.
CARNER’s story
Carner Barcelona translates the city's Mediterranean spirit, memories and artisan heritage into contemporary perfume. Founder Sara Carner's family background in leather craftsmanship informs the house's attention to materials and presentation, expressed through handmade packaging and signature wooden caps.
PALO SANTO’s concept
Palo Santo began with Sara Carner's affection for the sweet, woody, incense-like aroma of burning sacred wood. Its South American ritual associations supplied the narrative, while the composition approached that inspiration through guaiac wood, rum, caramel and milky softness rather than a purely incense-led treatment.
Extra info
Palo Santo means “sacred wood.” Although its sweetness prompted a comparison with dulce de leche, Sara Carner said that resemblance was not intentional. Historical descriptions and the current official note pyramid differ, but those differences alone do not establish a reformulation.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Around the World in 10 Raw MaterialsIncense across eras and landsMilky Ways