Cartier 1981

Santos de Cartier

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Opens warm and resinous with Lavender, Basil, Juniper Berries, and Lemon Verbena settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Pepper, Nutmeg, Vetiver, and Rosemary over a deep, enveloping base of Sandalwood, Amber, Coconut, and Patchouli.

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Reformulation: A reformulation is on record. Older batches may smell different.

Should you buy it?

Not a known clone

No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.

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formal
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Santos de Cartier bottle

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Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

AromaticGreenWarmWoodyFreshBalsamicCitrusFloral

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

1981

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

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Santos de Cartier is an original composition. It is not a known clone.

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