Orange x Santal 2018

Orange x Santal by Essential Parfums
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7.3 / 10 261 Ratings
A perfume by Essential Parfums for women and men, released in 2018. The scent is citrusy-woody. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Citrus
Woody
Fresh
Fruity
Spicy

Fragrance Notes

Bitter orangeBitter orange Australian sandalwoodAustralian sandalwood Italian orangeItalian orange Egyptian basilEgyptian basil Oakmoss absoluteOakmoss absolute CypressCypress

Perfumer

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Scent
7.3261 Ratings
Longevity
6.1210 Ratings
Sillage
5.9205 Ratings
Bottle
7.2183 Ratings
Value for money
7.5154 Ratings
Submitted by M3000, last update on 06/14/2025.

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Reviews

11 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Landshark321

693 Reviews
Landshark321
Landshark321
Helpful Review 1  
Woody citrus with a classic masculine angle
Essential Parfums Orange X Santal is fittingly a citric, woody blend, which interestingly smells like a classic men’s cologne, a palatable balance between the sharp orange and santal concept of sandalwood with a bit of a cedrat vibe, also. Orange and sandalwood themselves dominate the opening minutes but they quickly give way to the more gentlemanly, Cypress, oakmoss, and basil further darker and deepen things, making for an experience that ranges from fairly unisex to stereotypically masculine. I think opinions could vary on this but I do regard it as something that Acqua di Parma might release in their men’s Colonia line, and something from Profumum Roma might be similar. I really love it; it has class, freshness, depth, and an ease of wearing that makes it both a versatile everyday scent that also smells special, and it performs quite well.

Like the rest of the line, this is EDP concentration and priced at $96 for 100ml, a very good deal in the current market, and sold in the US both via the house website and boutiques like Ministry of Scent, from which I bought my sample set.

8 out of 10
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AdrianPapaki

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AdrianPapaki
AdrianPapaki
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Grab N' Go
This is one of my favorites from the house as it doesn't remind me of a soap or fabric softener like most others do.
It's a pleasant scent with uplifting, optimistic orange scent that elevates your mood, along with some smooth woodiness from the prominent sandalwood & earthy greens in the background. A non offensive scent great for school or office environment (that is if you dont want to stand out and just smell good, as this is the equivalent to wearing jeans and a t-shirt.) this is one of those scents you could get a travel size of, put in your bag and just spray when you have an occasion that you'd like to smell good & understated for. I however prefer Eau d'Orange Verte as an understatement frag which has small similarities to this.
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Johany

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Johany
Johany
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Rare ingredients - the real thing!
I love natural fragrances - and this one is exceptional. I ended up loving it, but it took time to recognize how gorgeous it is. No, it’s not a beast mode perfume. Yes, the orange blast fades away quickly. And if you are looking for a synthetic bomb that projects for hours, you will not like this one. But yet for me this one is so special.

This perfume has expensive and rare ingredients, and you can smell it. This is the real thing, and difficult to find. It contains natural sandalwood from Australia - creamy, soft, subtle, amazingly elegant… you can smell how authentic it is. Most sandalwood accords nowadays are synthetic and the original essence has become rare. On the other hand, the orange in the opening is exquisite and yes, it fades away quickly. Welcome to nature, this is how it should be! Same thing happens when you squeeze an orange peel - it won’t last.

I have tried all the fragrances from Essential Parfums. Besides Bois Impérial (which is completely different!) I liked this one the best. It is a masterpiece of nature, well
blended, easy and uplifting to wear.
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Vitodito

93 Reviews
Vitodito
Vitodito
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Orange and… Santal :-)
Beautiful and classy.

I sprayed this and it was a blast of orange. I was like… ok, just an orange smell.

Fortunately i kept the stripe and after an hour or so, wow, what a beautiful creamy sandalwood, very elegant, soapy, milky! Went back and bought a 10ml travel.

Huge thumb up for this beautiful brand and is lovely prices too!
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Tracershy

120 Reviews
Tracershy
Tracershy
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Average
Very average scent. So far, of the 7 I've seen of this brand, this one is the weakest.
The beginning is a very bitter orange, more its aromatic and sour peel, then woody and herbal notes appear. The composition sounds a bit Cologne-like, but its development and overall character are shallow, bland, and not memorable.
The parameters are poor. Orange X Santal is light, delicate and very fleeting, it has no projection. Longevity up to 2 hours max.
A big advantage is that the ingredients do not smell synthetic and therefore the rating is slightly higher.
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FreshKatsuFreshKatsu 2 years ago
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Opening is a blast of orange which then blends into a dry woody base. A little green and herbal too but mostly orange. Pleasant but ordinary
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Akira1005Akira1005 2 months ago
As the name suggests, it is a reproduction of the white part of an orange, not the skin or flesh of the orange. It is surprisingly heavy.
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RisingChaosRisingChaos 3 years ago
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20% zesty orange, 80% sandalwood dust with a hint of green-herbal qualities. Somehow both creamy and powdery at once. Minimal projection.
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OrrisBorisOrrisBoris 3 months ago
I like it but there is much to be desired. Lovely combo and great balance, just a bit simple for me. Would be great in warmer weather!
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KimJongKimJong 1 month ago
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6
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7.5
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On paper it just smells like orange juice, but on skin it smells like a beautiful spring garden.
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TelekinecTelekinec 9 days ago
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Fresh coastal orange paired with fresh, herbal aromatics turns woody with a masculine angle. Has already been done, but still wonderful.
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SarinotsorrySarinotsorry 6 months ago
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Fresh realistic orange at the top, which I don't really care for. I noticed a lovely santal note which I wish would've been more pronounced!
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AdrianPapakiAdrianPapaki 7 months ago
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Understatement frag, uplifting orange with grounding sandalwood & some earthy greens in the background, doesn't standout but its a good pick
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PlasticfrogPlasticfrog 12 months ago
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Had the loveliest fresh orange juice opening on paper strips, unfortunately none of that shows up on my skin only sandalwood
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DJSaunterDJSaunter 1 year ago
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Orange peel zest and wood. Unfortunately quite light. Likely best for hot summer days/sports. Like PDM Perseus, but with no much poorer performance.
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