Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur
A clean versatile formula with stunning ingredients mixed for you by Marie Jeanne.
Vetiver Santal is a novel fresh sandalwood (coming from an archipelago at the edge of the world), dry vetiver from Haiti and a spark of benzoin from Siam.
Marie Jeanne is a new perfume house from Grasse, founded by a young perfumer from a family connected to Robertet for several generations.
Robertet is a bit like De Beers of the fine natural perfume materials - matières premières, for decades they have been dealing with the finest, purest and most precious stuff a perfumer can dream of.
In Vetiver Santal you can admire and enjoy aromas of a rare variety of sandalwood from New Caledonia, vetiver from Haiti, patchouli from Indonesia and benzoin from Siam among other exquisite materials.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the kind of scent that suits close conversation and a composed presence: clean shirt, sharp lines, no need to announce itself. It feels most natural in settings where restraint reads as confidence, leaving a dry, polished trail rather than a heavy signature.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, where its citrus-woody opening and dry woods can stay crisp on skin. Apply lightly to let the sandalwood and vetiver breathe; with a modest spray or two, it projects a clean, refined aura that settles into soft musk and resin rather than becoming dense.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer understated woods, dry vetiver and a clean, modern finish over sweetness or opulence. It will appeal to wearers who like minimalist, natural-smelling compositions with a polished, quietly sophisticated edge.
Release year
2020
The nose
Sidonie Lancesseur is known for composing with a precise, tactile hand: she often builds fragrances around clear materials, natural textures and a sense of balance rather than excess. Her work tends to feel polished but not overworked, with woods, resins and musks rendered in a modern, wearable way. For Vetiver Santal, that approach suits the brief perfectly. She shapes vetiver and sandalwood into a streamlined composition that feels dry, fresh and quietly elegant, letting the quality of the raw materials do the work rather than piling on ornament.
Collaborators
Georges Maubert, founder of Marie Jeanne and a fifth-generation member of the Robertet family, helped define the house’s material-first approach, with a strong emphasis on sourcing and the quality of natural ingredients. His role in the brand’s creative direction is central to the fragrance’s minimalist, raw-material-driven identity.
Marie Jeanne’s story
Marie Jeanne is a Grasse-based house rooted in the Robertet tradition of natural perfumery, with a strong emphasis on sourcing, purity and the character of raw materials. Its style is stripped-back and elegant, favouring compositions that feel lucid, contemporary and ingredient-led rather than decorative.
Vetiver Santal’s concept
Vetiver Santal was built around a fresh sandalwood idea, pairing New Caledonian sandalwood with Haitian vetiver and a resinous touch of Siam benzoin. The result is a minimalist woody composition that aims for clarity and refinement, with a modern, versatile feel.
Extra info
Vetiver Santal is often discussed alongside streamlined vetiver classics, but it is praised for its cleaner, less shadowy take on the theme. The fragrance also reflects Marie Jeanne’s ingredient-first identity, with a focus on natural materials and a simple bottle design that matches the scent’s minimalism.
Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur
A clean versatile formula with stunning ingredients mixed for you by Marie Jeanne.
Vetiver Santal is a novel fresh sandalwood (coming from an archipelago at the edge of the world), dry vetiver from Haiti and a spark of benzoin from Siam.
Marie Jeanne is a new perfume house from Grasse, founded by a young perfumer from a family connected to Robertet for several generations.
Robertet is a bit like De Beers of the fine natural perfume materials - matières premières, for decades they have been dealing with the finest, purest and most precious stuff a perfumer can dream of.
In Vetiver Santal you can admire and enjoy aromas of a rare variety of sandalwood from New Caledonia, vetiver from Haiti, patchouli from Indonesia and benzoin from Siam among other exquisite materials.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the kind of scent that suits close conversation and a composed presence: clean shirt, sharp lines, no need to announce itself. It feels most natural in settings where restraint reads as confidence, leaving a dry, polished trail rather than a heavy signature.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, where its citrus-woody opening and dry woods can stay crisp on skin. Apply lightly to let the sandalwood and vetiver breathe; with a modest spray or two, it projects a clean, refined aura that settles into soft musk and resin rather than becoming dense.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer understated woods, dry vetiver and a clean, modern finish over sweetness or opulence. It will appeal to wearers who like minimalist, natural-smelling compositions with a polished, quietly sophisticated edge.
Release year
2020
The nose
Sidonie Lancesseur is known for composing with a precise, tactile hand: she often builds fragrances around clear materials, natural textures and a sense of balance rather than excess. Her work tends to feel polished but not overworked, with woods, resins and musks rendered in a modern, wearable way. For Vetiver Santal, that approach suits the brief perfectly. She shapes vetiver and sandalwood into a streamlined composition that feels dry, fresh and quietly elegant, letting the quality of the raw materials do the work rather than piling on ornament.
Collaborators
Georges Maubert, founder of Marie Jeanne and a fifth-generation member of the Robertet family, helped define the house’s material-first approach, with a strong emphasis on sourcing and the quality of natural ingredients. His role in the brand’s creative direction is central to the fragrance’s minimalist, raw-material-driven identity.
Marie Jeanne’s story
Marie Jeanne is a Grasse-based house rooted in the Robertet tradition of natural perfumery, with a strong emphasis on sourcing, purity and the character of raw materials. Its style is stripped-back and elegant, favouring compositions that feel lucid, contemporary and ingredient-led rather than decorative.
Vetiver Santal’s concept
Vetiver Santal was built around a fresh sandalwood idea, pairing New Caledonian sandalwood with Haitian vetiver and a resinous touch of Siam benzoin. The result is a minimalist woody composition that aims for clarity and refinement, with a modern, versatile feel.
Extra info
Vetiver Santal is often discussed alongside streamlined vetiver classics, but it is praised for its cleaner, less shadowy take on the theme. The fragrance also reflects Marie Jeanne’s ingredient-first identity, with a focus on natural materials and a simple bottle design that matches the scent’s minimalism.