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Santal Kardamon

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
White Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Patchouli
EDP · 2018 · unisex

Lancôme's Santal Kardamon is a 2018 addition to the French house's fragrance collection, released as an eau de parfum with unisex appeal.

The fragrance opens with bright citrus notes of bergamot and mandarin orange, tempered by pink pepper's gentle warmth. The heart develops around cardamom and pepper, supported by neroli and orange blossom for a lightly floral sweetness, with liquor notes adding an unusual boozy character. The base is densely woody and amber-forward, built on sandalwood and amberwood with grounding accords of patchouli, leather, and birch, while cashmeran and vanilla provide soft warmth at the close. Overall, Santal Kardamon reads as a woody amber with pronounced warm spices and a subtle citrus brightness throughout.

This is a fragrance for those who appreciate aromatic spices and woody depth without excessive sweetness or projection. It works well as a sophisticated everyday wear, particularly in cooler months when its warmth feels most appropriate. The scent aligns with The Sensualist, The Homesteader, and The Mystic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
80%
Fresh
60%
Floral
40%
White Floral
20%
Aromatic
20%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
20%
Earthy
20%
Musky
20%
Amber
70%
Warm Spicy
90%
Spicy
60%
Vanilla
60%
Sweet
40%
Gourmand
20%
Leather
50%
Smoky
20%
Creamy
20%
Fragrance Notesbrand 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.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
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.
Liquor
Liquor
Neroli
Neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Pepper
Pepper
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amberwood
Amberwood
Birch
Birch
Tarry, smoky, and distinctly medicinal, birch tar (used in classic leather fragrances) has an almost petroleum-like quality that creates unmistakable leather accords. Birch leaf, by contrast, is clean and green. Birch tar is not for the timid: it's the note that makes old-school Russian Leather fragrances smell like what they are.
Cashmeran
Cashmeran
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
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.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
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The SensualistBest match84% match
You fill the room without trying.

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

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The Homesteader82% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Mystic82% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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Scent Profile
Citrus80%
Fresh60%
Floral40%
White Floral20%
Aromatic20%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
Decants Available
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0.75ml$7.96/ml1.5ml$6.65/ml1ml$14.99/ml1ml$64.99/ml

Lancome Santal Kardamon— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Frequently asked questions

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$239.00 at MicroPerfumes. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Lancome Santal Kardamon smell like? +
Lancôme's Santal Kardamon is a 2018 addition to the French house's fragrance collection, released as an eau de parfum with unisex appeal. The fragrance opens with bright citrus notes of bergamot and mandarin orange, tempered by pink pepper's gentle warmth. The heart develops around cardamom and pepper, supported by neroli and orange blossom for a lightly floral sweetness, with liquor notes adding an unusual boozy character. The base is densely woody and amber-forward, built on sandalwood and amberwood with grounding accords of patchouli, leather, and birch, while cashmeran and vanilla provide soft warmth at the close. Overall, Santal Kardamon reads as a woody amber with pronounced warm spices and a subtle citrus brightness throughout. This is a fragrance for those who appreciate aromatic spices and woody depth without excessive sweetness or projection. It works well as a sophisticated everyday wear, particularly in cooler months when its warmth feels most appropriate. The scent aligns with The Sensualist, The Homesteader, and The Mystic.
What are the notes in Lancome Santal Kardamon? +
Top: Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper. Heart: Cardamom, Liquor, Neroli, Orange Blossom, Pepper. Base: Amberwood, Birch, Cashmeran, Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Santal Kardamon? +
Lancome Santal Kardamon belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
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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