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Original Santal (EDP)

2005

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Versions Timeline

2005

Original Santal (Original Release)

Price Range
$234 – $521

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Olivier CreedErwin CreedPierre Bourdon

"Original Santal is a unisex eau de parfum from Creed released in 2005, positioned as a rich, spicy-woody interpretation inspired by India. Its signature combines aromatic freshness, warm spices, smooth sandalwood, and a creamy sweet base, giving it a polished and slightly dressy character. Multiple sources describe it as woody spicy, while Creed currently frames it in an aromatic fougère/ambery direction. The fragrance is often noted for balancing lavender, juniper, ginger, and cinnamon over sandalwood, tonka, and vanilla-like warmth. Although marketed as unisex, community perception frequently leans masculine due to its aromatic-spicy structure. It remains one of Creed's better-known non-Aventus releases and has developed a reputation as an elegant, versatile cool-weather scent."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Confident
Warm
Sophisticated
Sensual

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Date
Dinner
Night Out
Formal

Fun Facts

Now Smell This reported that Creed presented Original Santal as a 21st-century interpretation of a scent allegedly created for Emperor Franz-Josef of Austria-Hungary.

Community discussion frequently compares Original Santal's overall style to other warm spicy-aromatic masculine fragrances, contributing to debate over how 'original' the composition feels.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyFreshWoodyFougèreFloralSweetCreamyResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

cinnamon
coriander
juniper berry
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

lavender
rosemary
ginger
mandarin
neroli
orange blossom
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

sandalwood
cedar
benzoin
vanilla
tonka bean
ambergris

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Reviews commonly describe Original Santal as a smooth spicy-woody scent with prominent sandalwood, lavender, juniper, ginger, and cinnamon over a creamy tonka-vanilla base. Wearers often find it elegant, office-capable, and especially strong in spring, fall, and cooler evenings. Performance is usually reported around 6 to 8 hours with moderate projection. Criticism most often targets its high retail price and the perception that its profile is less original than Creed's branding suggests.”

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