Note

Palo Santo

Palo santo smells resinous and woody, with lemony brightness and a sweet, sometimes minty undertone. It brings character to woody hearts and bases, pairing with citrus, incense, and warm resins.

In 27 perfumes. Usually found in the drydown.

Opening
0%
Heart
40%
Drydown
60%
Found in Eternal Wood, Souvenir Blooming Bliss and Opus XVI Timber

Most popular with palo santo

The best-known perfumes carrying it anywhere in the pyramid.

Often paired with

Notes that show up next to palo santo more often than chance would predict.

How it reads

Woody and balsamic above all. Reaches for aromatic and fresh spicy far more often than the catalogue as a whole.

  • woody
  • balsamic
  • sweet
  • aromatic
  • citrus
  • vanilla
  • fruity
  • fresh spicy