The Story Behind The Scent: Santal No. V

The Story Behind The Scent: Santal No. V

Long before Santal No. V became a fragrance, it was a vision.

Since the early days of Big Ass Luxuries in 2021, Co-Founder Trent Mervine dreamed of creating a crystal-inspired candle that felt more like a statement piece than home décor. Inspired by the timeless elegance of classic crystal whiskey glasses, that vision stayed with him for years before finally becoming Santal No. V.

"I've wanted to create a giant crystal whiskey glass-inspired vessel almost since we started the company," Trent shares. "It was inspired by the timeless look of Baccarat crystal glasses. We knew that if we were going to create something this beautiful, it deserved a fragrance that felt just as luxurious."

That vision became Santal No. V.

For Co-Founder Chloe Mervine, the fragrance is all about creating a feeling the moment you walk through the door.

"I imagine walking into a beautifully designed home that's filled with natural light, fresh flowers on the table, and just a hint of an expensive perfume in the air," Chloe says. "It instantly feels elevated, and that's exactly what I wanted this fragrance to do for a home."

With notes of sandalwood, crisp melon, vetiver, and lily of the valley, Santal No. V is fresh, sophisticated, and inviting. It's the kind of fragrance that quietly fills a room and lingers long after you've left it.

While the scent tells one part of the story, every design detail was carefully considered to complete the experience.

"It's definitely the prettiest vessel we've ever created," Trent says.

From the crystal-inspired glass to the white metal label finished with silver accents, every element was designed to capture the same feeling: timeless luxury.

Santal No. V is more than a new fragrance. It's the realization of a vision years in the making, thoughtfully crafted to elevate your home with every burn.