{"product_id":"essential-parfums-orange-x-santal-eau-de-parfum-sample","title":"Essential Parfums Orange X Santal Eau de Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eEssential Parfums Orange X Santal is a 16% Eau de Parfum by Natalie Gracia-Cetto that sets natural bitter orange beside Australian sandalwood. The brand calls it radiant and joyful and takes the Italian coast as its starting point. Citrus perfumes often behave differently on skin than on paper, so a 10 ml decant is a sensible test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBitter orange, Orange peel, Basil essential oil (Egypt), French oak moss, French cypress wood essential oil, Australian sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJuice against peel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand balances the juice of the orange with the bitterness of its peel and Egyptian basil. Bitter orange, orange peel and basil oil are the first three notes on the list. Watch whether the opening feels sharp, green or juicy on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOak moss and cypress\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench oak moss and French cypress wood essential oil sit in the middle of the list. They add a green, woody, slightly dry side that stands apart from the citrus. This is the part that decides whether the perfume feels outdoorsy to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWestern Australian sandalwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian sandalwood closes the list. The brand says it comes from Western Australia and is harvested by Aboriginal communities. It gives the bright opening something to rest on. A few test days show how much of the sandalwood comes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear the decant on a bright spring or summer day, at a desk or on a walk, and note how the bitter orange changes after the first minutes. Try it once more on a grey day to see whether it still feels bright. At 16% concentration a light application is enough for a fair test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who prefer bitter citrus to sweet orange and want wood underneath it. The brand lists it as unisex. It also suits those who care how a perfume is made: the brand cites 93% natural origin, vegan, alcohol made from beetroot and a refillable bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Essential Parfums Orange X Santal as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn orange-led perfume can feel brisk and bitter on one person and soft and creamy on another. The pairing is simple, but the balance between peel, basil and sandalwood is what matters. Our 10 ml decant, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle, shows that balance before you pick 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the decant from Essential Parfums?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vial is filled and labelled by FragranceGems alone. The liquid comes from the original bottle, but the brand does not supply the decant and takes no part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it sweet or bitter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand sets orange juice against peel bitterness and Egyptian basil, so expect a dry, bright orange rather than a sugary one. Sandalwood then adds a creamy softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat strength is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand states an Eau de Parfum at 16% in a refillable 100 ml bottle. The decant holds the same liquid in 10 ml, ready to carry in a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Essential Parfums","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693368770714,"sku":"DG-EPA-ORANGE-X-SANTAL-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693368803482,"sku":"DG-EPA-ORANGE-X-SANTAL-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693332332698,"sku":"DG-EPA-ORANGE-X-SANTAL-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/essential-parfums-orange-x-santal-eau-de-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395734","url":"https:\/\/decantgems.eu\/products\/essential-parfums-orange-x-santal-eau-de-parfum-sample","provider":"DecantGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}