Santal Nabataea
Mona di Orio · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2018
≈ $245 · 100ml · approx. retail
Released in 2018 and inspired by the layered sandstone of Petra, Jordan, capital of the ancient Nabataean Kingdom. Fredrik Dalman built the fragrance around the dusty, austere side of true sandalwood rather than its creamy facet, paired with coffee and black pepper.
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