Santal de Paris

• Casual
• Romantic

Santal de Paris by Place de la Rêverie embodies a soft, hushed elegance inspired by an intimate, sophisticated Paris. Here sandalwood is treated as a precious, textured material, far from dry woods, becoming a creamy, powdery, cocooning presence, almost like a discreet veil on the skin.

From the opening, the fragrance settles into a delicate, powdery softness carried by lily and amyris. The effect is instantly refined, almost textile, like clean skin that has been dressed up.
The fragrance then gains depth with a more sensual, modern heart. Ambrette and ambroxan bring a musky, lightly warm texture, while the sandalwood begins to come through, creamy, soft and perfectly blended.

Over time, Santal de Paris unfolds into a rich, comforting base. Vanilla, benzoin and amber add a gentle, lightly balsamic warmth, giving the perfume an elegant, comfortable and addictive aura. It becomes very much a 'chic skin' scent, both present and subtle.

Frequently asked questions
What does Santal de Paris smell like?
A creamy, milky, powdery woody scent: lily and amyris in the opening, ambrette and creamy sandalwood in the heart, then a warm base of vanilla, benzoin and amber for a chic skin effect.

Who created Santal de Paris?
Perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, for Place de la Rêverie. It belongs to the house's first collection, Voyage onirique.

Does Santal de Paris have good sillage?
Yes, its sillage is strong: it can be noticed several metres away.

Is Santal de Paris available?
It has become a victim of its own success. Click 'Notify me' to be told when it is back, or come and smell the other Place de la Rêverie creations at Sayhar, 27 rue de Marignan, Paris 8th.

If you like Santal de Paris
From the same house, discover Passion Riviera and Fève Nectar. For another creamy sandalwood, try Santal Cashmere by Khalil T.

Place de la Rêverie is a French fine fragrance house founded in 2023 by a young Parisian creator whose love of scent began in childhood, lulled by the curls of incense his mother burned and the scent of tea. This dual sensory heritage was refined by Western culture, then amplified on a trip to the Middle East, where he discovered the ancestral and spiritual side of perfume, scented oils and oud wood. Each extrait is formulated at around 30%, designed like a piece of jewellery. The bottles, made by a French glassworks, are understated, heavy and hand-polished. Distribution is deliberately limited. The founder quotes the codes of luxury: 'Luxury is the dream, desirability.' The first collection, Voyage onirique, lays the foundations with Santal de Paris, composed by Nathalie Feisthauer, which embodies Parisian elegance, and Passion Riviera, which captures day melting into night on the Mediterranean. A bold, iconic house that knows exactly what it wants.