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Amber, Woody Floral

Riviera Santal

EAU DE PARFUM - 30ml (1 FL. OZ)

Sale price$ 125.00

If most white florals feel either overly sweet or overly delicate, Riviera Santal was composed as a bolder, more refined alternative.

It opens as a luminous, solar floral—led by mimosa and jasmine sambac— creating a confident, vacation-like presence that is elegant rather than sugary.

As it develops, creamy sandalwood gradually dries into a smooth, skin-adjacent base, while vetiver adds a subtle crispness that sharpens the composition and prevents heaviness.

With medium-loud projection and a long, evolving drydown, it moves from a radiant floral aura into a quieter, refined skin scent over time.

A distinctive daytime fragrance with personality: nostalgic, glamorous, and unmistakably composed.

Jasmine sambac seduces from behind, embracing bergamot with the warmth of sunshine. Mimosa flirts with vetiver, hands cupped on sandalwood.

  • Top: Bergamot
  • Middle: Jasmine Sambac, Mimosa
  • Base: Sandalwood, Vetiver
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Final Sale

Due to the subjectivity of perfumery and the intimate nature of personal care items, all fragrance sales are final. Each scent is crafted in limited quantities, and we are unable to accept returns or exchanges.

For those discovering the collection for the first time, we recommend beginning with a Collection Sampler. Fragrance is a matter of nuance and personal chemistry; we do not offer refunds based on preference.

Should your order arrive damaged, kindly notify us within 3 days of receipt, including clear photographs, and we will review the matter with care. Replacements or credits may be extended at our discretion.

100% Natural

Our fragrances are composed entirely from botanically derived raw materials, obtained through distillation, expression, and extraction in accordance with IFRA and European safety standards.

We choose natural materials not as a trend, but for their nuance — their ability to shift with skin, air, and time. The result is a softer, more dimensional scent experience that evolves in wear rather than remaining static.

Made in USA

Born in Manhattan and crafted by hand in the USA.
We source our materials globally, working closely with longstanding French suppliers known for their expertise in fine fragrance ingredients.

Ingredients

NO: phalates, parabens, sulfates. Vegan Formula. Cruelty-free. Ingredients: ALCOHOL DENAT.*, PARFUM** (FRAGRANCE**), AQUA (WATER)

Riviera Santal
Riviera Santal Sale price$ 125.00
Riviera Santal

The Backstory

Riviera Santal unfolds in warmth, but never in softness alone.

A clear opening of bergamot introduces the composition with brightness and precision before the florals take shape—jasmine sambac and mimosa forming a luminous, solar heart that is confident, elegant, and distinctly present. The florals do not drift; they hold their structure, offering a nostalgic glamour that feels composed rather than delicate.

As it develops, vetiver introduces a subtle dryness that sharpens the brightness, preventing the composition from becoming overly sweet or powdery. Beneath it, sandalwood emerges gradually—creamy at first, then smoother and more refined as it dries into a quiet, skin-adjacent warmth that remains long after the florals recede.

The transformation is deliberate: from radiant white floral presence to a polished, elegant base that feels warm, grounded, and enduring without heaviness. Noticeable in its opening yet increasingly intimate over time, it functions as a bold daytime scent with lasting sophistication.

Nostalgic in spirit yet modern in execution, Riviera Santal offers a more structured interpretation of solar florals—elegant, composed, and unmistakably refined.

For those who prefer glamour with discipline, and presence that evolves rather than fades.

Key Notes

The notes below are your entry point into how this scent will unfold on you.

Each material is chosen not only for how it smells, but for how it behaves: how it rises, softens, deepens, and settles with warmth and skin.

Some notes open gently.
Some grow richer over time.
Some remain as a quiet trace.

Together, they create a fragrance that evolves rather than remains fixed, allowing you to anticipate its movement, not just its first impression.

Jasmine Sambac

Jasmine Sambac brings heat and breath to the composition. Lush and alive, it opens humid and luminous, then settles into something skin-warm and quietly magnetic. It adds depth to the floral heart—making the scent feel intimate rather than ornamental.

Mimosa

Mimosa softens the light. Powdered and golden, it diffuses the composition with a gentle warmth that feels nostalgic without becoming sweet. It smooths sharp edges, creating a glow that lingers close.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood steadies the fragrance. Creamy and quietly woody, it anchors the florals to skin, allowing them to last longer and feel more grounded. As the brighter notes fade, sandalwood remains—calm, enveloping, and personal.

Our Approach to Sustainability

We source our ingredients and materials from partners who prioritize responsible cultivation, ethical harvesting, and environmental care at origin.

This helps ensure that what you wear, use, and live with comes from supply chains that respect both land and community. We focus on thoughtful sourcing, measured production, and materials that age well with time and use.

We do not claim perfection. Instead, we make deliberate choices, prioritizing natural materials, longevity, and responsible partnerships so that what you choose is made with care, not excess.

ABOUT OUR PERFUMES

If natural perfume feels different from what you’re used to, you’re not imagining it. Most conventional fragrances are designed to project loudly and remain unchanged all day. Botanical perfume behaves differently — and that difference can be surprising at first.

Our fragrances are made entirely from natural materials. They respond to your body heat, your environment, and your individual skin chemistry. They warm. They evolve. They settle closer.

Instead of broadcasting, they integrate. That softer, more personal wear is intentional — but understanding it changes everything.

Below, you’ll find answers to the most common questions: what makes a perfume truly natural, why it develops the way it does, how to apply it, and how to care for it. Once you know how botanical fragrance behaves, you can experience it at its most beautiful — on you.

What makes a perfume “natural?"

A natural perfume is composed from botanically derived materials such as flowers, woods, resins, and citrus extracts, obtained through distillation, expression, and extraction rather than synthetic aroma molecules.

Because these materials are shaped by harvest, climate, and origin, subtle variation between batches can occur. This nuance is part of their character, much like vintage variation in wine.

Why doesn’t natural perfume last as long as traditional perfume?

Natural perfumes are designed to evolve more intimately on the skin rather than project in a fixed, linear way.

Instead of remaining static for hours, they soften, shift, and settle closer to the body over time. Longevity varies depending on composition, skin chemistry, and application, and can be extended by applying to pulse points or layering throughout the day.

Where should I apply natural perfume?

Apply to pulse points where warmth helps the fragrance develop: wrists, collarbone, neck, and inner elbows.

Allow the perfume to settle naturally on the skin and avoid rubbing, as friction can alter the top notes and reduce the intended evolution.

Why does perfume smell different on me than on someone else?

Fragrance interacts directly with skin chemistry, temperature, and environment.

Natural materials in particular respond to these variables, which means a scent may appear softer, warmer, cooler, or more floral depending on the wearer. This is a sign of a dynamic composition, not inconsistency.

How should I store my natural perfume?

Store your perfume in a cool, dry place away from direct light and heat.

Natural materials are more sensitive to environmental exposure, so proper storage helps preserve their clarity and balance over time. Keeping the bottle in its box or a shaded space is ideal.

the nuance of beautiful ingredients

How To Wear Natural Perfume

If you’re used to conventional fragrance, natural perfume may surprise you.

Most perfumes are engineered to project loudly and remain unchanged from morning to night. Ours are composed entirely of botanical materials, which means they evolve. Natural perfume responds to warmth, air, and your individual skin chemistry.

It isn’t static. It unfolds.

Apply to pulse points — wrists, throat, collarbone — where body heat allows the composition to develop gradually throughout the day. Avoid rubbing; friction can flatten the structure and shorten its evolution.

Because it wears closer to the skin, natural perfume is experienced in moments of proximity — a quiet presence rather than a broadcast. Over time, it softens, deepens, and integrates with you.

What begins as a fragrance becomes something more personal.

Wear More, and Ritual

Naturals scents have a sheerness that can be layered to increase scent intensity. Two to four sprays are usually best, but it's personal taste. Our scents are designed at high concentrations for long-lasting wear, and reapplication throughout the day is a part of our ritual.

For a louder scent experience

Our dry mist atomizers diffuse the scent for an indulgent cloud-like experience. Spraying closer to skin can provide for a stronger scent experience. Allow to dry without dabbing, rubbing, or blotting. With naturals, you can "build" scent strength using layered application.

For a linear scent journey

Depending on your unique skin chemistry and the scent, a more concentrated application can also offer a more delineated experience of note evolution. Applying scent to fabric or hair can also offer a longer scent experience.