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Sir Santal by Birkholz — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Sir Santal by Birkholz

Birkholz· 2019

Sir Santal

7.973Typically ~$180

Pepper and cardamom up top, drying down to benzoin and amber. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

WoodySpicyLeatherySweetCreamy

Scent profile

Top notes

Pepper Cardamom

Heart notes

Leather Orris root

Base notes

Benzoin Amber Musk Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Spring

58%

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Sport

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