Santal Blush by Tom Ford
Brand: Tom Ford
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Creamy Australian sandalwood with cinnamon bark and carrot seed, softened by ylang-ylang and warm benzoin.
Is Santal Blush worth it?
How it smells: Opens with cinnamon and carrot seed, ylang-ylang at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and cedar.
Scent Score: 66/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 68, versatility 75, layerability 56 and value 53, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2011 · Unisex
Key accords: Cinnamon, Carrot Seed, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Cedar, Benzoin
Top Notes
- Cinnamon
- Carrot Seed
Heart Notes
- Ylang-Ylang
Base Notes
- Sandalwood
- Cedar
- Benzoin
Occasions: Evening, Daytime
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Santal Blush by Tom Ford belongs to the woody fragrance family. Creamy Australian sandalwood with cinnamon bark and carrot seed, softened by ylang-ylang and warm benzoin. Santal Blush opens with Cinnamon and Carrot Seed. The heart brings Ylang-Ylang. It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedar, and Benzoin.
How to wear Santal Blush
On skin, Santal Blush by Tom Ford has longevity of 8-10 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening and daytime. Its best layering match in the catalog is Lost Cherry by Tom Ford. Apply Santal Blush first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Santal Blush : 2 sprays Lost Cherry and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Santal Blush opens with Cinnamon and Carrot Seed.
The heart brings Ylang-Ylang.
It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedar, and Benzoin.
What to layer with Santal Blush
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, sandalwood, and cedar.
Order: Apply Santal Blush first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Blush : 2 sprays Lost Cherry
Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share ylang-ylang and cedar.
Order: Apply Santal Blush first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Blush : 2 sprays Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum
Overture Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share ylang-ylang, sandalwood, and benzoin.
Order: Apply Santal Blush first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Overture Woman on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Blush : 1 spray Overture Woman
Aventus for Her by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share ylang-ylang and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Santal Blush first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aventus for Her on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Blush : 2 sprays Aventus for Her
Ylang 49 by Le Labo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share ylang-ylang and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Santal Blush first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ylang 49 on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Blush : 2 sprays Ylang 49
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 32/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Santal Blush first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Blush : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Montabaco Aruba by Ormonde Jayne
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Montabaco Aruba brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Santal Blush first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Montabaco Aruba on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Santal Blush : 2 sprays Montabaco Aruba
Related fragrances and why
- Lost Cherry by Tom Ford — Both include cinnamon, sandalwood, and cedar.
- Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis KurkdjianBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include ylang-ylang and cedar.
- Overture Woman by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include ylang-ylang, sandalwood, and benzoin.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Santal Blush?
Santal Blush opens with Cinnamon and Carrot Seed. The heart brings Ylang-Ylang. It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedar, and Benzoin.
How long does Santal Blush last, and how strong is it?
Santal Blush by Tom Ford has longevity of 8-10 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Santal Blush?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening and daytime.
What layers well with Santal Blush?
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, sandalwood, and cedar. Apply Santal Blush first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Santal Blush : 2 sprays Lost Cherry.
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