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Creed Santal Original

Creed

Santal Original

Last updated October 16, 2026

2005Unisex (leans male)Longevity · Long LastingSillage · Moderate$360 retail★ 4.0 community rating
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Creamy sandalwood and cedar form a warm, woody foundation softened by delicate iris and brightened with citrus sparkle.

Top Notes

Juniper BerriesCorianderGingerRosemaryBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart Notes

SandalwoodLavenderGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base Notes

Tonka BeanMuskCedarOakmoss

Accords

aromatic· Dominantwoody· Dominantfresh spicy· Dominantlavender· Moderatepowdery· Moderatewarm spicy· Moderate

Best Clone

The best clone of Creed Santal Original is Native Santal by La Ree Fragrances, with a 78% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $360 original.

Best Seasons

Spring84%
Summer42%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter84%

Community Insights

★ 4.0 from 3.2K ratings

What people who wear Creed Santal Original report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Pierre Bourdon and Erwin Creed and Olivier Creed.

Main accords

aromatic
woody
fresh spicy
lavender
powdery
warm spicy

Longevity

Very weak5%
Weak9%
Moderate36%
Long lasting42%
Eternal8%

Sillage

Intimate11%
Moderate58%
Strong22%
Enormous9%

Who wears it

Female1%
More female2%
Unisex27%
More male45%
Male25%

Listed as Unisex (leans male)

Day or night

Day
Night

Value for money

Way overpriced35%
Overpriced36%
Ok23%
Good value3%
Great value3%

People say it reminds them of

Montblanc Individuel 1.4KJoop! Joop! Homme 493Parfums de Marly Darley 67Shaik Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 62Creed Original Santal 2024 45Alexandria Fragrances Santal Silk 34

What people like

  • Warm and inviting fragrance
  • Clean and balanced composition
  • Great sandalwood and cinnamon notes
  • Fresh spicy scent

What people dislike

  • Overpriced compared to similar fragrances
  • Strikingly similar to much cheaper fragrances
  • Misleading name lacks prominent sandalwood
  • Opening can smell synthetic or soapy

What wearers say

“The fact that this is similar to a Mont Blanc fragrance doesn't take away from the fact that this is an incredible fragrance on its own right. It has good projection and decent longevity. the silage is good with the only downside being the price. If at all possible, purchase both the EDT and the EDP.”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“This is a beautiful fragrance that has a unique opening, it’s a fresh spicy blast of woods with a fresh almost citrusy cutting edge to it.It lasts a nice 6 hours on my skin, but at this price you’d hope it would go a little longer. This is undoubtedly one of my favorites from Creed, and I can’t really pinpoint any other fragrances like it.”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“I may have an unpopular opinion but Original Santal smells almost exactly like cotton candy to me but Creed manages to make it smell masculine with touches of the spices- cinnamon and ginger. The sweetness gives off a summer/tropical vibe in my opinion. It reminds me a bit of eating an ice cold popsicle on a hot summer day for some reason, so much so that I probably won't be wearing this in the thick of winter.”
A member of a leading fragrance community

1 Clone Found

Best Match
La Ree Fragrances Native Santal

La Ree Fragrances

Native Santal

78%accuracy

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Price

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Longevity

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Sillage

The original has superior longevity and projection, with more sophisticated iris and geranium interplay, while Native Santal tends to be softer and more straightforward in its sandalwood-forward presentation. Creed's version also develops subtle spiced notes that the clone doesn't quite replicate.

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