Fab I love this new fragrance. Love it.
Works so well, I look forward to putting on my deodorant when getting ready! Only deodorant brand I use now, love this new scent especially.
My new favourite!
Absolutely love Santal Nomad—the scent is gorgeous, and it makes an everyday essential feel like a little luxury. Never thought I’d get excited about a deodorant, but here we are! Please make this one permanent, AKT.
Orange Grove fan here, but Santal Nomad has attracted my nose. This fragrance will balance my year superbly. So, Zingy Orange Grove for Spring and Summer, earthy Santal Nomad for Autumn & Winter 🤩
Smells fantastic, spicy and smokey! My tube seems more liquidy/oily than other AKT balms I've tried, but I don't think it has affected it's effectiveness much.
I’ve been waiting in the wings to try AKT for some time now. It has not disappointed. I wasn’t sure which one to cast but ended up with Santal Nomad and already know this is one for life (well, as long as they keep making it). Amazing scent and does exactly what it’s supposed to do. I now know why so many people rave about this brand. It’s pretty close to perfection.
For many years I have battled with deodorants in all forms (spray, stick, balm, roll on .etc) all of which caused me irritation, dryness, sensitivity and darkening of my underarms. And the worst part, they often didn’t control odour well either. Then I discovered AKT which has been a game changer. I finally have happy and healthy underarms, I smell incredible and I’m no longer paranoid about body odour. The balm is like a thick moisturiser which is so nice to apply. The metal tubes are so convenient to dispense and there is no more plastics killing the environment. I could rave about this company all day! Santal Nomad is my new favourite scent, it smells luxurious.
I'm a sucker for anything limited edition (the hayfever one last year may still be my overall favourite AKT fragrance), and this hasn't failed to delight! Love. Love. Love!
Really great, rich scent. I love oud-like fragrances and this hits the mark. Survived a day in London and a gym session. So it works!!
I have long days at the office followed by a couple hours of ballet almost every night. We've all had the experience of one person incensing the whole room in the wrong way, so I do tend to be self conscious. I found that with AKT balm, I can go to my dance class feeling very confident. It stays on, does not irritate my skin, and smells great. I was not very familiar with saffron fragrance but I am originally from a region that produces saffron so this olfactive profiles feels like home.
It has earned its permanent spot in my work backpack
You’ve somehow captured the transition from summer to autumn in this scent, it’s just wonderful. Please add this to the regular range!
This scent reminds me an Arabian Princess in a beautiful silk tent in the breezy evening sunshine of a desert, heady, luxurious with a slight masculine undertone - I LOVE it!
The AKT deodorant is amazing and keeps me dry and fresh all day. The new Santa Nomad scented deodorant isn’t my favourite though, there isn’t much of a smell to it. I much prefer the orange grove SC01 or Columbia Road SC05 which are both my personal favourites that I keep switching between on my subscription.
Akt have done it again! The new Santal Nomad deoderant was a very welcomed addition to the Akt range I currently have - every scent has a personality of its own. With this new limited edition, the warming notes of leather and sandalwood stand out but not overpowering which I really like. As this is a limited edition product, I will definitley be stocking up again!
I’m genuinely impressed with this. Santal Nomad smells incredible, warm, sophisticated and distinctive without being overpowering, and the scent feels much more luxurious than I expected from a deodorant.
More importantly, it actually works. I’ve worn it through long, busy days and still felt fresh, which is exactly what I want from a deodorant. The balm is easy to use, feels good on the skin and the fragrance makes applying it feel like part of a proper grooming routine rather than just a necessity.
I bought the matching body mist too, and together they’re such a good combination. This was my first time trying Santal Nomad and I’d absolutely buy it again. AKT may have just ruined ordinary deodorant for me.
AKT never disappoints and this scent is no different. Warm and sophisticated, Santal Nomad is an excellent addition to their scent lineup.
Having been a customer of AKT from day one, I can honestly say this is the best scented deodorant balm yet. Love it is an understatement. Please Ed and Andy this one simply must stay in chorus year round!
I have however stocked up. Just in case..
Wow, Santal Nomad's fragrance is spectacular! It has a hint of The Onsen about it, but with more wood and a big dollop of spice. I thought it might smell a bit like some famous perfumes with similar names, but it doesn't, it's totally its own thing and has that familiar AKT character to it, and is all the better for it. Could easily fit in as a permanent addition to the range. Try it!
Love this scent, shame it’s a limited edition!
I absolutely love this new fragrance, so unique and so elegant, carries a warmth that other deodorants seem to never have. Pairs very well with the kind of scents I like to wear - love the way that AKT doesn’t just copy the same scents as the rest of the “deodorant” market
Amazing scent. My go to deodorant. I always make sure to stock up on it
Have tried soant deodorants and honestly this is the best in the market. So easy to apply a little goes a long way. Scents are gorgeous. Have used this for everyday use, hot yoga, saunas and 12 hour travel days and it stood up to the test. Would highly recommend
I adore this brand a lot, it’s the only deodorant I use. The purple one is my favourite and once I bought it I never changed scent. On this occasion I thought the new red scent would be lovely for winter but it smells of absolutely nothing. Gutted if I’m honest but in general this product is incredible just not a fan of this new scent.
Hello Ayesha,
Thanks for the honest feedback. Let's dig into why Santal Nomad's behaving differently to the rest of the range.
The good news we've checked your batch code from your order against other production samples (and our lab samples) and the team aren't noticing any difference — so phew, it's not a production issue! Here's what we think you might be experiencing...Santal Nomad's made at exactly the same strength as the rest of our balms. It's just a different type of scent.
Our other blends lead with bright top notes (think citrus notes, bright florals and eucalyptus) that hit you the second you open the tube. Santal Nomad's a little different: it's built around deeper, warmer base notes, so it needs a bit more time and warmth to really open up, rather than announcing itself straight away.
Here's a tip that works well: massage it into your skin rather than just applying it, and give it a minute to settle. That's when the full scent really comes through.
It's also the first scene in this 'fragrance family' for us, so it was always going to feel like a bit of a departure from what you know from the rest of the range, but that's intentional! However, I completely get why it might feel like an adjustment if you're used to that instant hit from the other fragrance scenes in the range.
Hope that helps explain what you're noticing! Let us know how it goes once it's had a chance to warm up a bit.
Take care,
Honestly, I love AKT deodorants! I’ve never found anything that works as well as these. I always keep coming back to them because they genuinely work so well. They have so many lovely scents, but Columbia Road is definitely my favourite. I thought I’d try a different one this time, but it’s just not quite for me. I’ll definitely be going back to Columbia Road for my next purchase. Can’t fault these deodorants at all!