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Perfumes like De Los Santos

Byredo De Los Santos is unisex, about €150–250 for a full bottle. Sage, aloe and cedar, a cleansing ritual in a quiet chapel. Notes: sage, palo santo, mirabelle, orris, cistus, musk, ambroxan. Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe.

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1. Goldfield & BanksNicheUnisex€€€
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   Pacific Rock Moss

   Sage, moss and lemon on sea cliffs by the ocean. Shares sage with De Los Santos.

   Notes: lemon, sage, moss, cedar, geranium, sea air · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
2. Tom Ford Private BlendNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Ébène Fumé

   Palo santo smoke and dark papyrus, a meditation in black. Shares palo santo with De Los Santos.

   Notes: palo santo, papyrus, leather, labdanum, cade, incense · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. Profumum RomaUltra-nicheUnisex€€€€
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   Ichnusa

   Myrtle, helichrysum and juniper on the wild coast of Sardinia. Shares cistus with De Los Santos.

   Notes: myrtle, helichrysum, juniper, Mediterranean herbs, myrtle berries, cistus · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer
4. Penhaligon'sNicheFor men€€€
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   Endymion

   Coffee, lavender and leather, a classic barbershop with an espresso. Shares sage with De Los Santos.

   Notes: lavender, coffee, sage, leather, nutmeg · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
5. TrudonNicheUnisex€€€
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   Mortel

   Myrrh and incense with pepper, a candle in a side chapel. Shares cistus with De Los Santos.

   Notes: myrrh, incense, cedar, pepper, labdanum, cistus · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
6. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Matcha 26

   Whisked matcha with fig and orris, a calm Japanese tea room. Shares orris with De Los Santos.

   Notes: matcha tea, fig, orris, vetiver, cedar, clove · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe
7. XerjoffNicheUnisex€€€€
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   40 Knots

   Sea spray and driftwood on a sailing yacht. Shares sage, musk with De Los Santos.

   Notes: sea notes, lemon, sage, driftwood, ambergris, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
8. AmouageNicheFor men€€€€
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   Reflection Man

   Neroli, jasmine and orris, refined and clean elegance. Shares orris with De Los Santos.

   Notes: rosemary, pink pepper, neroli, jasmine, orris, sandalwood · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.