Michael Malul Ktoret 138 Santorini

for men

Michael Malul Ktoret 138 Santorini is an aromatic pick for men who want crisp citrus, airy marine freshness, and clean woods that feel relaxed and daytime-ready.

Michael Malul Ktoret 138 Santorini

Michael Malul Ktoret 138 Santorini

3.4 oz EDP Spray
$140.00 USD
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Michael Malul Ktoret 138 Santorini
$140.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Michael Malul Ktoret 138 Santorini is a bright aromatic fragrance built for daytime wear, especially in Spring and Summer. It starts with juicy citrus and apple, then settles into a breezy mix of lavender, marine freshness, and light woods. The overall feel is clean, casual, and put-together without trying too hard. With moderate longevity and softer projection, it fits work, travel, and everyday use better than loud evening settings.

Accords

Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh
Marine
Woody
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A Scent For

This suits the guy who wants to smell fresh, neat, and approachable without wearing anything too loud. It makes sense for someone building a reliable daytime lineup for work, casual outings, or warm-weather trips. A common reason people like this scent is that it feels clean and easy to wear without turning bland. If you want heavy sweetness, deep spice, or big projection that fills a room, this probably will not scratch that itch.

Occasions

Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Seasons

Spring
Spring
Summer
Summer

Time

Day
Day

Sillage

Sillage
2/4
Moderate

Longevity

Longevity
3/5
Moderate

When and Where

Spring and Summer are where this makes the most sense, especially during the day. It fits office hours, weekend errands, casual lunches, and travel really well because it stays fresh and controlled rather than pushy. The softer sillage helps in close settings like work or flights. It is less convincing for cold nights, dressy evening events, or anyone wanting a richer scent with more presence after dark.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Apple
Apple
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange

Middle Notes

Geranium
Geranium
Lavender
Lavender
Marine Notes
Marine Notes

Base Notes

Amberwood
Amberwood
Musk
Musk
Patchouli
Patchouli

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Bright grapefruit and mandarin give this a crisp, upbeat start, while apple adds a juicy touch that keeps it from feeling too sharp or sour. Very quickly, the scent reads clean and fresh rather than sugary, with an airy, just-out-of-the-shower effect that feels relaxed and masculine. It has that easy daytime energy many guys want from a warm-weather scent, especially if you like freshness with a little more character than basic citrus.

How it develops

After the bright citrus settles, lavender and geranium bring in a clean aromatic core that feels tidy and lightly herbal without going old-school. The marine side keeps it breezy, while amberwood adds a dry, slightly warm woodiness underneath. Patchouli here works more as an earthy depth booster than a heavy statement, so the scent stays fairly easygoing on skin. Musk softens everything and keeps the finish clean, smooth, and close enough for everyday wear.

History

Released in 2020, Ktoret 138 Santorini sits in Michael Malul's Ktoret collection and leans into a fresh, travel-friendly style. Based on its aromatic, citrus, and marine profile, it clearly targets men who want a clean daytime fragrance with broad everyday appeal rather than a dense or dramatic statement scent.

Perfumier

Country of Origin

United States

Year Created

2020

Our Verdict

Buy this if you want a clean, citrus-aromatic daytime scent that feels relaxed, masculine, and easy to live with. Skip it if your priority is strong projection, richer depth, or a more dramatic evening style.

The Closest Scents to Michael Malul Ktoret 138 Santorini

Ktoret 138 Santorini is a fresh aromatic citrus with a marine twist, built around bright grapefruit and mandarin, lavender, and a woody base. This edit explores that same sunlit Mediterranean energy, where citrus and aromatic herbs meet soft woods and a touch of the sea. Each recommendation shares that fresh, uplifting foundation but shifts the emphasis toward greener, spicier, or more floral details.

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin

for women and men
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Lime Basil & Mandarin shares Ktoret 138 Santorini's bright citrus opening with lime and mandarin, plus a fresh aromatic heart. Where Santorini leans toward marine notes, this Jo Malone scent brings in basil and thyme for a herbaceous, green character. The base notes of amberwood and vetiver provide a woody finish that feels grounded but lighter than Santorini's musky patchouli.

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Casual
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Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Parfums de Marly Greenley

Parfums de Marly Greenley

for women and men
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Greenley opens with green apple and mandarin, echoing the fruity citrus top of Ktoret 138 Santorini. Both sit in the citrus family with aromatic touches. However, Greenley adds cashmeran and violet for a softer, more modern feel, while its oakmoss and musk base creates a green, woody trail that contrasts with Santorini's marine and lavender heart.

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Citrus
Green
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Acqua di Gio Eau de Parfum mirrors Ktoret 138 Santorini's aquatic freshness with marine notes and bergamot. Both are aromatic citrus scents designed for daytime wear. The difference lies in Acqua di Gio's lavender and clary sage heart, which feels more herbal, and its mineral, vetiver base that is earthier than Santorini's musky patchouli finish.

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Aquatic
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh
Woody
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Travel
Travel

Eros Energy delivers a burst of citrus with lime, mandarin, and grapefruit, much like the top notes of Ktoret 138 Santorini. Both are fresh, citrus-forward scents with aromatic undertones. Eros Energy adds black currant and pink pepper for a fruity, spicy twist, and its oakmoss patchouli base is more robust than Santorini's softer marine lavender blend.

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Citrus
Fresh
Aromatic
Musky
Woody
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Xerjoff Amabile

Xerjoff Amabile

for women and men
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Amabile shares Ktoret 138 Santorini's citrus aromatic profile with bergamot and lemon, plus a woody base. Both are unisex and ideal for spring and summer. Amabile introduces cardamom and pink pepper for a spicy warmth, and its vanilla and musk base adds a creamy sweetness that contrasts with Santorini's fresh marine and lavender notes.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Acqua di Gio opens with bergamot, mandarin, and lemon, echoing Ktoret 138 Santorini's citrus top. Both are fresh, aquatic aromatic scents perfect for everyday wear. Acqua di Gio features a floral heart of jasmine, rose, and ylang ylang that is more pronounced than Santorini's lavender and geranium, and its base of amber and cedar is warmer and less marine.

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Floral
Fresh
Aquatic
Citrus
Woody
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura

Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura

for women and men
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Colonia Futura shares Ktoret 138 Santorini's bright citrus opening with bergamot, lemon, and grapefruit, plus an aromatic heart. Both are fresh, green scents suited for daytime. Colonia Futura uses pink pepper for a spicy kick and lavender clary sage for a herbal lift, while its vetiver base is earthier than Santorini's musky patchouli finish.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Green
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Neroli Sauvage opens with bergamot and grapefruit, similar to Ktoret 138 Santorini's citrus start. Both are citrus aromatic scents with a fresh, green character. Neroli Sauvage focuses on neroli and lemon verbena for a floral herbal heart, and its ambergris base gives a salty, marine quality that parallels Santorini's sea notes but is more subtle.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh
Green
Musky
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Viking Cologne starts with bergamot, lemon, and mandarin, mirroring Ktoret 138 Santorini's citrus top. Both are aromatic citrus scents with a woody base. Viking Cologne adds pink pepper and a complex herbal heart of lavender, rosemary, and sage, making it spicier and more aromatic. Its cedar and frankincense base is drier and more resinous than Santorini's musky patchouli.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Versace Man Eau Fraiche opens with bergamot, lemon, and cardamom, echoing Ktoret 138 Santorini's citrus and aromatic notes. Both are fresh, woody scents for daytime wear. Versace Man Eau Fraiche features star fruit and sage for a unique fruity herbal twist, and its base of amber and saffron is warmer and spicier than Santorini's marine lavender blend.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Xerjoff 1861 Renaissance

Xerjoff 1861 Renaissance

for women and men
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1861 Renaissance opens with Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and mandarin, closely matching Ktoret 138 Santorini's citrus top. Both are citrus aromatic scents with a woody base. Renaissance adds petitgrain and mint for a greener, more herbal heart, and its amber and cedar base is warmer and less marine than Santorini's lavender and geranium blend.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh
Green
Woody
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office
Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio

Xerjoff Shooting Stars Nio

for women and men
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Shooting Stars Nio starts with bergamot and green notes, reminiscent of Ktoret 138 Santorini's citrus and fresh opening. Both are citrus aromatic scents with woody undertones. Nio features neroli and pink pepper for a floral spicy heart, and its guaiac wood and vetiver base is smokier and earthier than Santorini's musky patchouli finish.

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Citrus
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office