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OK, OK, I *know* I'm supposed to be away for Lent, and I am but . . .
I'm a sandalwood freak, an absolute nut for the stuff.
And I've tried 'em all (or I'm getting round to it).
So.
I was keen to try some "Santal" by Melvita in their 'Solyflore' range, having read the reviews over at Basenotes:
"a lean, woody, austere sandalwood – try Santal by Melvita in its Soliflore line. That can be hard to find but is is worth the effort, I never grow tired of it."
"This is a lovely, simple and very natural rendering of sandalwood. It is very dry and woody, and a bit soapy. Sandalwood has a sharp, aromatic quality that makes it different from other woods, and it gets centre stage here. I find Santal to be a very satisfying, go-to sort of scent. Sometimes sandalwood can be tarted-up with excessive vanilla, amber or other sweeteners. Other times it can be done in a very pungent, heavy style. Neither is true in Santal, which is balanced and elegant in its own austere way. This is a simple, quiet performer with good longevity."
I find it refreshing and quite metrosexual for a sandalwood - good for daytime/office, nice longevity and good sillage.
Now for the charity sale bit: I've got a couple of unopened bottles of this (BNIB, 100ml) to sell.
£15 each and all proceeds to go to a Tearfund project in Tanzania that my wife and kids are very keen on.
Give it a go - at this price and on these terms it's a win/win for all you Sandalwoodheads out there. PM me via this site.
I'm a sandalwood freak, an absolute nut for the stuff.
And I've tried 'em all (or I'm getting round to it).
So.
I was keen to try some "Santal" by Melvita in their 'Solyflore' range, having read the reviews over at Basenotes:
"a lean, woody, austere sandalwood – try Santal by Melvita in its Soliflore line. That can be hard to find but is is worth the effort, I never grow tired of it."
"This is a lovely, simple and very natural rendering of sandalwood. It is very dry and woody, and a bit soapy. Sandalwood has a sharp, aromatic quality that makes it different from other woods, and it gets centre stage here. I find Santal to be a very satisfying, go-to sort of scent. Sometimes sandalwood can be tarted-up with excessive vanilla, amber or other sweeteners. Other times it can be done in a very pungent, heavy style. Neither is true in Santal, which is balanced and elegant in its own austere way. This is a simple, quiet performer with good longevity."
I find it refreshing and quite metrosexual for a sandalwood - good for daytime/office, nice longevity and good sillage.
Now for the charity sale bit: I've got a couple of unopened bottles of this (BNIB, 100ml) to sell.
£15 each and all proceeds to go to a Tearfund project in Tanzania that my wife and kids are very keen on.
Give it a go - at this price and on these terms it's a win/win for all you Sandalwoodheads out there. PM me via this site.