Sandalo Lorenzo Villoresi 1995

Thank goodness there’s not a hint of a pipi note on my skin. Sandalo is a dreamy powdery floral-woody fragrance that doesn’t deserve to be reserved only for men.
However, I don’t want to go as far as Apicius and compare Sandalo to Jicky. Nevertheless, a great fragrance has emerged here, which leads a shadowy or niche existence in terms of recognition.

Once again, I find it difficult to identify individual notes. But that’s okay; I don’t try to pick out individual instruments in an orchestra either. The overall concept of sandalwood, which always gives me a powdery, almost creamy impression, is skillfully executed. And since it is combined here with vetiver and rather green notes, I like it as well. When sandalwood comes together with amber, tonka, or vanilla, it always feels too sweet to me, and then the nuance slightly takes on an oriental touch.

When it comes to sandalwood, I always have Sandalwood by Elizabeth Arden in mind. In my opinion, it’s one of the most beautiful and cleanest sandalwood fragrances I’ve ever experienced. Sandalo comes very close to that mood. Without sweetness, but also without being truly harsh, Sandalo exudes an elegant, understated flair and lands - whoosh - on my wish list.