What It Is: Strength of sandalwood enveloped in tender rose petals. What It Does: Nature becomes art as the strength of sandalwood is enveloped in tender rose petals. Between bark and blossom lies a refreshing, spicy undertone infused with cardamon and deeper notes of agarwood and myrrh. Santal Pao Rosa is a name buried deep in Guerlain's heritage, with Pao Rosa being the name given to a fragrance by Aime Guerlain, created in 1877, and evoking the unique encounter between wood and rose. With Santal Pao Rosa, sandalwood essence is bottled in excess. This creative endeavor evokes the art of Giuseppe Penone, who led the Arte Povera movement. His work takes the form of installations and sculptures comprising scented and organic woods. Harvested mainly in Australia and distilled on-site, sandalwood is distinguished by its woody, creamy note. The tree takes fifteen years to reach the required maturity to yield its essence. In Santal Pao Rosa, the woody note of sandalwood is underpinned by fig and hazelnut tones. A beloved ingredient among Guerlain Perfumers, sandalwood lights up numerous House masterpieces with its woody-milky note. Fragrance Notes: Top Notes: Sandalwood, Oud, Myrrh Notes, Patchouli Heart Notes: Rose Essence, Rose Absolute, Incense Base Notes: Pink Peppercorn, Cardamom, Fig Notes Fragrance Family: Warm Scent Type: Spicy Scent Inspiration: L'Art et La Matiere Collection: Crowning jewel of Guerlain Fine Perfumery, L'Art & la Matiere is a collection of olfactory masterpieces for true lovers of all things beautiful. As an artist guided by their creative genius, the house of Guerlain Perfumer shapes the most beautiful raw materials to create daring works with talent and passion. About The Bottle: Taking inspiration from the Guerlain heritage Square Bottle (1870) and made by Pochet du Courval - historic glassmakers of the House - the L'Art & La Matiere bottle is an exceptional object whose design exudes unisex sophistication steeped in modernity. 3.4 oz./ 100 mL
