Discover ARMANI/PRIVÉ's new Les Eaux Haute Couture fragrance, SANTAL DAN SHA, inspired by the serenity of Chinese Imperial palaces and their contemplative gardens.
Known as dān shā, the unique cinnabar-toned shade of Sandalwood echoes imperial palaces’ magnificent façades, lending SANTAL DAN SHA its enchanting name. SANTAL DAN SHA’s woody yet refreshing scent conjures an evocative breeze drifting through the imperial palaces’ gardens. It blends the balmy sensuality of Sandalwood with the sparkling freshness of Bergamot, and the aromatic spices of Cardamom. Fusing these elegant notes, Sandalwood’s captivating, woody fragrance is awakened by the invigorating Bergamot, creating SANTAL DAN SHA’s dreamy, majestic, and soothing effect.
Apply on pulse point: wrist, inner elbow and neck.
ALCOHOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, LIMONENE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, LINALOOL, FARNESOL, CITRAL, GERANIOL, CI 14700 / RED 4, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5, CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2
The fragrance is encapsulated in the iconic and distinctive ARMANI/PRIVÉ Les Eaux square bottle, timelessly elegant and topped by a shiny black lacquered cap. Its intense ochre juice, is inspired by the rich red color of sandalwood, and echoing the lacquered, cinnabar-toned wood that characterizes Chinese palaces’ architecture. The fragrance’s name is delicately adorned in black lettering on the flacon’s shiny gold plate.
A WARM AND BALMY SANDALWOOD
SANTAL DAN SHA’s woody yet refreshing scent conjures an evocative breeze drifting through the imperial palaces' gardens.
Top notes opens around the balmy sensuality of sandalwood with the sparkling freshness of bergamot, and the aromatic spices of cardamom.
The fragrance’s signature creamy sandalwood is infused at its base , lending a dreamy, majestic, and soothing effect.
These 3 ingredients are crafted for Giorgio Armani, creating SANTAL DAN SHA’s unique composition. The Sandalwood Heart from New Caledonia is extracted via a water vapor distillation process, to create its creamy, sensual effect. The Cardamom Heart from Guatemala is obtained via steam distillation and CO2 fractionation, resulting in a pure extract with sparkling, radiant, aromatic, and peppery facets. And the premium Bergamot Heart from Italy is crafted to create a distinctive note with a fresh, juicy, and sparkling character.