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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Santal Blush
feminine
Created by Yann Vasnier
Santal Blush by Tom Ford is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Santal Blush was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Yann Vasnier. Top notes are Spices, Cinnamon, Caraway, Fenugreek and Carrot Seeds; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Sandalwood, Benzoin, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Agarwood (Oud). With the new makeup collection, Tom Ford presents three new fragrances: Jasmine Rouge, Violet Blonde and Santal Blush (Signature Collection) in September 2011. Santal Blush is an enchanting, mysterious, glamorous and exotic woody - spicy scent. It is ruled by creamy notes of sandalwood and spices, with rich floral and woody tones. Top notes: Indian spices, cumin, cinnamon, carrot seeds and fenugreek. Heart: jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose. Base: Australian sandalwood, cedar, benzoin, musk and oud. Available as 50 and 250 ml EDP.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
70%
Win
51%
Spr
28%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
82%
Day
66%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
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
3,356 votes
4.10
Love it
1.5k45%
Like it
1.2k36%
OK
2287%
Dislike
36611%
Hate it
622%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 96 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
Santal Blush is well-regarded within the r/fragrance community as a reliable, wearable fragrance that multiple users include in their top 5 go-to fragrances. However, the community expresses significant concern about counterfeit products, particularly on reseller platforms like Etsy, and recommends purchasing from authorized retailers or legitimate decant sources to avoid fakes.
Strengths
- Versatile go-to fragrance that works year-round
- Highly wearable and easy to reach for without overthinking
- Appealing sandalwood-based scent profile
- Appears in multiple users' top 5 favorite fragrances
Weaknesses
- High retail price point ($250) limits accessibility
- Frequently counterfeited, especially on reseller platforms
- Authenticity verification difficult due to subtle packaging details
Best for
Everyday/default wearSignature scent buildingYear-round casual wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
