Creed Original Santal
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Juniper berries and coriander at the top, sandalwood and lavender in the middle and tonka bean and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2005
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Original Santal notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Creed Original Santal
Original Santal comes from Creed.
More from Creed
The house has 82 perfumes here, led by Aventus, Millesime Imperial and Green Irish Tweed.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro spreads further.
Is Original Santal your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like sandalwood and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include ginger, orange blossom and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Original Santal price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €201. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Mont Blanc Individuel and Azzaro.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Perfumes that smell like Original Santal
Similar picks to try: Mont Blanc Individuel (10 shared notes), Azzaro (8 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes) and Azzaro Chrome (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Azzaro Chrome starts from €76.
Quick answers
When did Original Santal come out?
It came out in 2005.
Does Original Santal last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.