Sand and Skin

Sand and Skin from Floraïku, released in 2023, is a warm woody floral with a pronounced resinous side, worn by anyone. A soft gourmand sweetness rounds it out, giving the impression of sun-warmed skin.

The opening uses mahonial and lysylang, which bring a bright, airy floral sweetness reminiscent of fresh blossom and ylang. The heart is the woody core: sandalwood gives a creamy, milky smoothness, amyris a soft, balsamic wood, patchouli an earthy depth and ylang-ylang a rich, slightly banana-like floral note. In the base, labdanum adds a deep, ambery resin, benzoin a gentle balsamic warmth and Madagascar vanilla a smooth sweetness that lingers.

People report moderate to long-lasting wear and a mostly moderate trail. Votes are spread between autumn and summer and lean slightly towards daytime. That makes it a flexible, comforting scent for everyday wear and relaxed evenings, for anyone who enjoys creamy woods and resin with a floral glow.

Sand and Skin — unisex fragrance by Floraïku (released 2023). Top notes: Lysylang, Mahonial. Heart notes: Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Amyris, Patchouli, Cedarwood. Base notes: Madagascar Vanilla, Benzoin, Labdanum. — Parfica open fragrance database