14
Notes
8
Accords
3
Perfumers
Original Santal
feminine
Original Santal by Creed is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Original Santal was launched in 2005. Original Santal was created by Olivier Creed, Erwin Creed and Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Juniper Berries, Coriander, Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Sandalwood, Lavender, Geranium and Orange Blossom; base notes are Tonka Bean, Musk, Cedar and Oakmoss. Original Santal is a men's oriental fragrance inspired by the royal and spiritual splendor of India. The essence of precious sandalwood trees from India are combined with other elements known for beautiful scent, spiritual strength and calming power. Top notes include Indian sandalwood, cinnamon, coriander and fragrant juniper berry. The middle notes consist of lavender, leaves of the absolute orange tree, rosemary and ginger. The base is composed of tonka bean and vanilla.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
85%
Win
82%
Spr
39%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
91%
Day
82%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,942 votes
4.05
Love it
1.2k41%
Like it
1.1k37%
OK
2478%
Dislike
35012%
Hate it
452%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 52 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Original Santal receives mixed reception in the community, praised for its natural and sophisticated qualities but criticized as an expensive clone of Mont Blanc Individuel that doesn't necessarily perform better. Many users question the price premium given that Mont Blanc offers similar or superior projection and longevity at a lower cost.
Strengths
- Natural and sophisticated scent profile
- Good longevity and projection
- Pleasant aromatic spicy oriental with sandalwood
Weaknesses
- Considered a clone of Mont Blanc Individuel
- Less luxurious feel compared to Mont Blanc despite higher price
- Debated whether higher Creed price justifies quality differences
Best for
Masculine wearAll-day wearThose seeking sandalwood fragrances
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