Creed
Original Santal
EDP2005FranceLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Moderate$360 retail★ 4.1 community ratingBuy on FragranceShop $231
A creamy sandalwood-centered composition with herbal brightness from juniper and coriander, softened by tonka's warmth and grounded in woody musk
Top Notes
Juniper BerriesCorianderGingerRosemaryBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart Notes
SandalwoodLavenderOrange BlossomGeranium
Base Notes
Tonka BeanMuskCedarOakmoss
Accords
aromatic· Dominantwoody· Dominantfresh spicy· Prominentwarm spicy· Moderategourmand· Moderatelavender· Moderatepowdery· Moderatevanilla· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Creed Original Santal is Legesi by Armaf, with a 78% accuracy score. Available from FragranceNet for $24, about 93% cheaper than the $360 original.
Best Seasons
Spring44%
Summer0%
Fall / Autumn78%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Night Out42%
Casual0%
2 Clones Found
Best Match
Armaf
Legesi
78%accuracy
$24
FragranceNet
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The spice pyramid in Legesi is less prominent and refined than the original, particularly the juniper and ginger components. Legesi also has marginally weaker projection in the opening phase, though the dry-down sandalwood-vanilla blend is quite similar.
AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $24
Armaf
Shades
78%accuracy
$16
FragranceShop
6-10 hours
Longevity
Strong
Sillage
Shades tends to have marginally less longevity and sillage compared to Creed's version, with a slightly softer sandalwood presence. The aromatic spice profile is well-matched, but the original exhibits superior depth and complexity in the base development.
AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $17