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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Palo Santo
feminine
Created by Shyamala Maisondieu
Palo Santo by Carner Barcelona is a fragrance for women and men. Palo Santo was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Shyamala Maisondieu. Top notes are Rum and Artemisia; middle notes are Milk, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood and Vetiver. "A ‘’sacred wood’’ steeped in magic and mysticism for thousands of years, releases an enchanting aromatic essence that swirls to life in a spellbinding blend that infuses earthy hints of wood and incense. Coveted by shamans for centuries, it is believed that this spiritual wood has the power to protect and usher in good fortune. A faint misting will cleanse the mood and raise spirits, invoking the true purifying virtues of Palo Santo." - a note from the brand. Palo Santo by Carner Barcelona is a fragrance for women and men. Palo Santo was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Shyamala Maisondieu. Top notes are artemisia and rum; middle notes are milk, guaiac wood and tonka bean; base notes are vetiver, vanilla and sandalwood.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
93%
Win
33%
Spr
17%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
77%
Day
61%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,146 votes
3.94
Love it
79037%
Like it
80337%
OK
22210%
Dislike
28613%
Hate it
452%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 42 community opinions from Reddit
7.2
/ 10 community score
Palo Santo by Carner Barcelona is a polarizing lactonic wood fragrance that rewards patience and personal skin chemistry testing. While it excels as a cozy evening scent with beautiful creamy woodiness, its minimal projection and initially divisive opening make sampling essential before committing to a full bottle.
Strengths
- Creamy, cozy woodiness perfect for fall and bedtime
- Grows on you over time despite initial impressions
- Unique lactonic wood scent profile
- Becomes a favorite despite polarizing first impression
Weaknesses
- Poor projection and longevity - skin scent only
- Initial scent impression can be off-putting (barbecue sauce smell noted)
- Doesn't smell like real palo santo wood according to some
- Requires sampling before purchase due to polarizing nature
Best for
Evening wear and bedtime cozinessCool weather and fall seasonIntimate settings and close-range wearThose who appreciate niche, unconventional scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
