Original Santal by Creed
Brand: Creed
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A creamy sandalwood fragrance warmed by cinnamon, ginger, aromatic herbs, and a soft vanilla-tonka finish.
Is Original Santal worth it?
How it smells: Opens with juniper berries, coriander and ginger, sandalwood and lavender at the heart, then dries down to tonka bean and musk.
Scent Score: 79/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 63, reputation 96, versatility 93, layerability 94 and value 48, each out of 100.
Buyers say it is made for nights out, is worth the price and gets compliments. A few say it's too light. Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 38 FragranceX reviews.
Scent Character
Woody · Woody Spicy
EDP · Introduced 2005 · Unisex
Key accords: Juniper Berries, Coriander, Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
Top Notes
- Juniper Berries
- Coriander
- Ginger
- Rosemary
- Bergamot
- Mandarin Orange
Heart Notes
- Sandalwood
- Lavender
- Geranium
- Orange Blossom
Base Notes
- Tonka Bean
- Musk
- Cedar
- Oakmoss
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Original Santal by Creed belongs to the woody fragrance family. A creamy sandalwood fragrance warmed by cinnamon, ginger, aromatic herbs, and a soft vanilla-tonka finish. Original Santal opens with Juniper Berries, Coriander, Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot, and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Sandalwood, Lavender, Geranium, and Orange Blossom. It dries down to Tonka Bean, Musk, Cedar, and Oakmoss.
How to wear Original Santal
On skin, Original Santal by Creed has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss. Apply Original Santal first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Original Santal : 2 sprays Boss Bottled and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Original Santal opens with Juniper Berries, Coriander, Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot, and Mandarin Orange.
The heart brings Sandalwood, Lavender, Geranium, and Orange Blossom.
It dries down to Tonka Bean, Musk, Cedar, and Oakmoss.
What to layer with Original Santal
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and geranium.
Order: Apply Original Santal first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Original Santal : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Interlude Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Original Santal first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Interlude Man on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Original Santal : 2 sprays Interlude Man
Crystal Noir by Versace
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share ginger, sandalwood, and orange blossom.
Order: Apply Original Santal first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Crystal Noir on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Original Santal : 2 sprays Crystal Noir
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and lavender.
Order: Apply Original Santal first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Original Santal : 2 sprays Le Male
Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange, lavender, and orange blossom.
Order: Apply Original Santal first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Libre on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Original Santal : 2 sprays Libre
Pairings to approach with care
Vanilla 02 Infinite by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Vanilla 02 Infinite brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Original Santal first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vanilla 02 Infinite on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Original Santal : 2 sprays Vanilla 02 Infinite
Dark Desert Nightfall by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Dark Desert Nightfall brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Original Santal first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dark Desert Nightfall on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Original Santal : 2 sprays Dark Desert Nightfall
Related fragrances and why
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include bergamot, sandalwood, and geranium.
- Interlude Man by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot and sandalwood.
- Crystal Noir by Versace — Both include ginger, sandalwood, and orange blossom.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Original Santal?
Original Santal opens with Juniper Berries, Coriander, Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot, and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Sandalwood, Lavender, Geranium, and Orange Blossom. It dries down to Tonka Bean, Musk, Cedar, and Oakmoss.
How long does Original Santal last, and how strong is it?
Original Santal by Creed has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Original Santal?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Original Santal?
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and geranium. Apply Original Santal first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Original Santal : 2 sprays Boss Bottled.
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