Floraiku Sand and Skin EDP

Description

Sand and Skin bottles the exact moment sun-hot sand meets skin, part of Floraiku's Iconics line, composed by perfumer Nadège Le Garlantezec and launched in 2023. It's an outlier for the house: almost entirely woody-ambery, built on ylang-ylang, sandalwood, and Madagascar vanilla rather than the brand's usual fresher, more citrus-led openings. Reception has been mixed. Some find it a warm, beachy signature scent, others read it as leaning powdery-vintage rather than sun-drenched.

Scent Character

• Woody: 95%

Translation: Almost entirely woody-ambery, sandalwood, patchouli, and vanilla dominate with little else competing for attention.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Lysylang, Mahonial

Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Amyris, Patchouli, Cedarwood

Base: Madagascar Vanilla, Benzoin, Labdanum

Performance

• Longevity: 7-9 hours on skin
• Sillage: moderate, noticeable in your immediate space
• Projection: 1-2 feet in the first hour, settling closer to skin after

Best Occasions & Season

• Seasons: Fall, Winter
• Occasions: Work/Office, Evening
• Gender: Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Nadège Le Garlantezec
House: Floraiku (Paris)
Launched: 2023

Try Before You Commit

Not ready for a full bottle? Sample it first:

• 1mL Sample: $12.99
• 5mL Sample: $49.99
• 10mL Sample: $89.99

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FAQ

Is Sand and Skin unisex?
Yes. The woody-vanilla base wears equally on any skin.

How long does it last?
Strong for the house: 7-9 hours with sillage that fills the space around you, thanks to the heavy sandalwood-vanilla base.

Is it sweet or woody?
Woody-forward: vanilla adds warmth but doesn't push it into gourmand territory. Some reviewers find it reads slightly powdery-vintage rather than beachy.

What's the best season for it?
Fall and winter, where its warm, ambery density feels most at home despite the beach-inspired name.