Crème de Santal – PHENOM | Gourmand Lactonic Sandalwood Extrait de Parfum
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220,00 € - Regular price
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Sweetness in its purest form — milky, woody, enveloping.
Ambrette, rum, warm milk, sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla — creamy, warm, comforting.
Crème de Santal is the most intimate fragrance in the PHENOM collection — composed by perfumer Chris Maurice. Where the house's other creations explore the intensity and power of natural phenomena, this one explores something rarer: absolute sweetness. A cocooning fragrance, designed to stay as close to the skin as possible.
Ambrette seed opens with a musky and slightly oily sweetness — a rare natural note that immediately establishes a silky texture. Rum brings a slight liquorish liveliness, saffron a spicy and warm vibration, before the warm milk accord takes center stage — creamy, slightly milky, slightly sweet, with an enveloping and soothing substance. Jasmine and lily of the valley accompany it with floral discretion. And the base settles in for the long haul — creamy sandalwood, clean and soft white musk, slightly creamy Bourbon vanilla — a trail of remarkable persistence, intimate and deeply comforting.
Crème de Santal is the fragrance for those who seek not to impose themselves, but to simply be there — gently, lastingly.
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Extrait de Parfum
Family
Lactonic Gourmand
Sillage
Intense
Gender
Unisex
A word from Maison Diaphane
Our favorite from the PHENOM collection. The warm milk accord at its heart — signed by Chris Maurice — is remarkably precise and original: neither too sweet nor too milky, but exactly in between. A fragrance that settles on the skin and never leaves it.
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Crème de Santal Extrait de Parfum by PHENOM is a unisex lactonic gourmand fragrance composed by perfumer Chris Maurice. It combines ambrette seed, rum, and saffron in the opening, a warm milk accord, jasmine, and lily of the valley in the heart, and sandalwood, white musk, and Bourbon vanilla in the base. A Maison Diaphane favorite. Available at Maison Diaphane, official retailer in Angers, in 80 ml format. Free delivery from €100 (in France).
Its pyramid combines a soft and slightly spicy ambrette-rum-saffron opening, a creamy and discreet warm milk-jasmine-lily of the valley heart, and an enveloping and persistent sandalwood-white musk-Bourbon vanilla base. A unisex lactonic gourmand with an intense sillage, year-round.
What is the warm milk accord?
The warm milk accord is a synthetic note that reproduces the olfactory sensation of heated milk — slightly creamy, slightly sweet, slightly lactonic, with a soft and enveloping texture. It's a rare and highly sought-after note in niche perfumery, used by perfumers like Chris Maurice to create compositions that are both gourmand and understated, smelling good without smelling "sugary".
Is it a very sweet fragrance?
No — that's precisely what distinguishes it. The warm milk is soft without being sweet, the sandalwood is creamy without being heavy, the Bourbon vanilla is discreet and creamy. It's a high perfumery gourmand — refined, not confectionary.
For what occasion?
All day and all evening — its softness and intimate character make it an elegant everyday fragrance as well as a comforting evening scent. It's the fragrance to wear when you want to feel good before you smell good.
For what season?
All year round — its milky warmth is comforting in winter, its relative lightness makes it pleasant in autumn and mid-season. In summer, it can be worn in the evening for those who enjoy soft gourmands outside of the cold season.
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How are the perfumes and objects offered on Maison Diaphane selected?
Each creation is carefully selected from independent houses, artisans, and niche perfumers. We favor fine materials, meticulous compositions, and unique olfactory worlds.
How long does the fragrance from a candle or room spray last?
The burn time varies depending on the collection, but all our candles and mists are designed to provide a harmonious and long-lasting fragrance. Product descriptions indicate the average burn time for each creation.
Can I give this product as a gift?
Yes. All our orders are prepared with care and can be accompanied by a personalized message. Our elegant packaging makes them perfect gifts.
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Orders are prepared in our workshop and shipped within 24 to 48 hours. Delivery is available in France and internationally, with systematic tracking to guarantee worry-free delivery.
