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Cartier· 1981· Eau de Toilette Concentrée

Santos

Name: Santos by Cartier
Brand: Cartier
Rating: 8.5 (161 reviews)

8.5161Typically ~$94

A spicy scent built around juniper over cedar. Best in fall, made for daily wear.

SpicyWoodyOrientalGreenEarthy

Scent profile

Top notes

Juniper Lavender Basil Lemon vervain Bergamot

Heart notes

Nutmeg Geranium Pepper Rosemary

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

North Shore

Edenbridge

From the same house

When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

88%

Spring

79%

Summer

67%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

97%

Where

Office

87%

Casual

100%

Date

95%

Club

64%

Formal

86%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillageroom-filling

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

Santos de Cartier

Cartier· 1981

8.41.1K~$94