807 community ratings

Original Santal

Name: Original Santal
Brand: Creed

2005UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
807 ratings

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Creed Original Santal is a fresh, woody unisex scent that pairs juniper berry and bergamot with the warmth of sandalwood.

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How does it perform?

From 657 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Juniper berry Coriander Bergamot

Chinese ginger

Rosemary

Heart notesfirst few hours

Egyptian geranium Lavender Sandalwood Tunisian orange blossom

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Venezuelan tonka bean

Musk Cedarwood Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Original Santal smell like?

It opens with juniper berry, coriander, bergamot, Chinese ginger and rosemary, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, lavender, sandalwood and Tunisian orange blossom lead, with Egyptian geranium adding a floral touch. In the base, Venezuelan tonka bean sweetens things, while musk and cedarwood keep the woody frame and oakmoss adds depth.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Most voters find it masculine, though it stays unisex.