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Maison Crivelli Santal Volcanique
Maison Crivelli

Santal Volcanique

warm spicy
woody
citrus
powdery
aromatic
EDP · 2018 · unisex

Maison Crivelli is a niche French house founded by perfumer Olivier Crivelli, known for crafting bold, unconventional fragrances that prioritize raw materials and distinctive character over mass appeal.

Santal Volcanique opens with a spiced citrus burst, bergamot and ginger igniting immediately alongside cardamom and saffron for warmth and earthiness. The heart deepens with oud and davana, both contributing resinous sweetness, while calamus adds a slightly bitter, aromatic edge that keeps things complex and grounded. The base settles into a woody-spicy profile dominated by cedar and guaiac wood, with sandalwood providing creamy smoothness and patchouli adding depth, all anchored by a subtle musky drydown.

This is an unisex fragrance built for someone who appreciates spicy woods without sweetness or softness. It works well across seasons but suits cooler months best, when its warm spice and woody density feel most natural. If you respond to fragrances like The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician, Santal Volcanique will likely appeal to your taste.

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Main Accordsreported by community
warm spicy
100%
woody
100%
citrus
50%
powdery
50%
aromatic
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
bergamot
bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
cardamom
cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
citruses
citruses
ginger
ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
saffron
saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
calamus
calamus
The rhizome of sweet flag, an ancient aromatic plant used in perfumery for millennia. Calamus has a complex, slightly sweet, spicy, and earthy character with a warm, slightly medicinal quality. It was a key ingredient in ancient incense and perfume formulas. Today it adds a historical depth and complexity to oriental and woody compositions.
cardamom
cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
davana
davana
A curious and highly individual note from an Indian herb, davana has a fruity, slightly winey quality with honey-like sweetness and a faint medicinal edge. Unusually, davana smells different on different skin types, making it one of perfumery's most personalized notes. Used in oriental and woody fragrances for its warm, amber-like complexity.
oud
oud
The most prized and expensive raw material in perfumery, a resinous wood produced by agarwood trees infected with a specific mold. Real oud is animalic, smoky, leathery, and sometimes medicinal, with enormous lasting power. It anchors the great Middle Eastern fragrances and has become the defining luxury note of contemporary perfumery.
petitgrain
petitgrain
Crisp, woody, and slightly bitter, petitgrain is distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, making it the green, herbal sibling of neroli and bergamot. It adds a clean, aromatic freshness to masculine fragrances in particular, with a slightly soapy, barbershop quality that is effortlessly wearable.
Base · 3–12 hrs
cedar
cedar
guaiac wood
guaiac wood
Smoky, slightly rosy, and dry, guaiac wood has a gentle, transparent smokiness that doesn't overwhelm. It's often used to add a campfire-distant quality to woody or oriental fragrances without going full leather or incense. One of perfumery's more understated and quietly beautiful materials.
musk
musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
patchouli
patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
sandalwood
sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match87% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist87% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Tactician83% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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Scent Profile
warm spicy100%woody100%citrus50%powdery50%aromatic50%
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Maison Crivelli Santal Volcanique— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Maison Crivelli fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Maison Crivelli Santal Volcanique? +
$216.00 at Papique. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Maison Crivelli Santal Volcanique smell like? +
Maison Crivelli is a niche French house founded by perfumer Olivier Crivelli, known for crafting bold, unconventional fragrances that prioritize raw materials and distinctive character over mass appeal. Santal Volcanique opens with a spiced citrus burst, bergamot and ginger igniting immediately alongside cardamom and saffron for warmth and earthiness. The heart deepens with oud and davana, both contributing resinous sweetness, while calamus adds a slightly bitter, aromatic edge that keeps things complex and grounded. The base settles into a woody-spicy profile dominated by cedar and guaiac wood, with sandalwood providing creamy smoothness and patchouli adding depth, all anchored by a subtle musky drydown. This is an unisex fragrance built for someone who appreciates spicy woods without sweetness or softness. It works well across seasons but suits cooler months best, when its warm spice and woody density feel most natural. If you respond to fragrances like The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician, Santal Volcanique will likely appeal to your taste.
What are the notes in Maison Crivelli Santal Volcanique? +
Top: bergamot, cardamom, citruses, ginger, saffron. Heart: calamus, cardamom, davana, oud, petitgrain. Base: cedar, guaiac wood, musk, patchouli, sandalwood.
What other fragrances smell like Maison Crivelli Santal Volcanique? +
Based on shared notes, Alexandria Fragrances Egyptian Seduction (cedar, musk, oud, saffron), Alexandria Fragrances Agar (guaiac wood, patchouli, oud, cardamom), Alexandria Fragrances Agar (Solid (guaiac wood, patchouli, oud, cardamom), Khadlaj Cashmere Sunshine Musk (cedar, musk, oud, bergamot), Khadlaj Cashmere Warm Oud (cedar, musk, oud, bergamot) may smell similar to Santal Volcanique.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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