Men
Original Santal
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Creed Original Santal is a woody oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2005, this composition was created by Olivier Creed, Erwin Creed and Pierre Bourdon. The top notes reveal juniper berries, coriander, ginger, rosemary, bergamot and mandarin; the heart unfolds with sandalwood, lavender, geranium and orange blossom; while the base notes complete the olfactory pyramid with tonka bean, musk, cedar and oakmoss.
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Juniper Berries
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sandalwood
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tonka bean
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- Positivo 79%
- Negativo 13%
- Neutral 8.2%
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Creed Original Santal. Now that I bought the gift for my wife, they gave me several samples, including this one. This perfume had always caught my attention, apart from the brand, because of the reddish colour of the bottle. But I never dared to buy it as it is very expensive. What really matters is that it has a longevity of 3-6 hours, its sillage is somewhat heavy. You can smell the cinnamon combined with vanilla and a citrusy touch I don’t know if it is coriander or petit grain. I also perceive juniper berries. The initial touch smells too much of cheap perfume alcohol in the first 30 seconds and is the only thing I smell in the opening. After that, a very creamy, sweet aroma comes in, which is the cinnamon combined with vanilla. If you don’t like Joop Homme, stay away from this perfume; it is very similar, only slightly softer and creamier. In summary, it is a very expensive fragrance to smell similar to one of lower price. Better to buy Joop Homme which smells the same, if anything a bit stronger, and the best of all, you save money. Of the Creeds, I regret to say this one is overrated. Good that I never bought it, with Joop Homme I have.
Creed Original Santal. After buying a gift for my wife, I was given several samples, including this one. It always caught my eye due to the brand and the reddish bottle colour, but I never mustered the courage to buy it because of the price. Where it matters, it lasts 3-6 hours and has a heavy trail. You can detect the cinnamon with vanilla and some citrus touch I’m not sure if it’s coriander or petit grain. I also smell juniper berries. The opening smells like cheap perfume alcohol for the first 30 seconds and is the only thing noticeable upon spraying. Then a creamy and slightly sweet aroma enters, cinnamon with vanilla. If you don’t like Joop! Homme, run away from this; it’s very similar, just softer and creamier. In summary, it’s very expensive to smell the same as something cheaper. Buy Joop! Homme, it smells the same, perhaps a bit stronger, and best of all, you save money. Of the Creeds, unfortunately, this is overrated. Good thing I didn’t buy it; with Joop! Homme I have
Joop Homme is a very good masculine woody, floral and oriental fragrance, with expansion and durability like few others; its composition has no true resemblance to others and is quite personal. Creed fragrances are very good, at least in the essential oils and their manual immersion method, but that doesn’t mean we like all of them; personally I only like two and one for ladies; each fragrance has its own olfactive world and not all can suit us. But if you like a modern oriental that expands very well without going unnoticed, of course Joop Homme would be the safe choice.
At first, what stands out most is the sandalwood and cinnamon, so the name fits well. Midway through, lavender joins the other two. Finally, the tonka bean overtakes the vanilla. It’s correctly classified as an oriental woody as the sandalwood is intense and very natural. It’s a quality perfume with a heavy trail, though a bit excessive if over-applied, lasting over nine hours on me, although the last four hours it clings to the skin. Given its style, it’s not for informal wear; it requires a special occasion where its sandalwood can shine, more for night and winter. It’s good, but I insist: if they’re going to charge you $240, better look for something more economical.
At the start, what is felt most is the sandalwood and cinnamon. In that aspect, its name is well placed. Then in the middles I perceived the lavender, adding to the two mentioned. At the end I felt more the tonka bean than the vanilla. The fragrance is well classified as an oriental woody, as the sandalwood is intense and feels very natural. Undoubtedly a good quality perfume, with moderate to heavy sillage, a bit of over-application, and longevity superior to 9 hours on me, although the last three or four hours it is close to the skin. Due to its classification, it is not an informal fragrance, as it requires some special situation where its sandalwood note stands out, more for night and winter. It is good, but I insist that if you are going to charge $240 for the bottle, you should look for a more economical option.
I must say this perfume seemed very, very bad to me and undoubtedly the worst Creed I have had to date (and there are several). It’s very soft sandalwood with a sweet fruity note (I suppose juniper berries) that turns the fragrance into a dusty lollipop. Yes, it smells like lollipop powder or something like that, and yes, at some point it reminded me of Joop Homme. Longevity and above all projection are quite soft (like almost all Creeds). It seems like a launch from the “Hugo” series instead of a luxury perfume. 🙂 As I said, quite lamentable overall, especially with those prices…
I must say that this perfume seemed very, very bad to me and undoubtedly, the worst Creed I have had to date (and there are several). It is very soft sandalwood with a sweet fruity note (I suppose juniper berries) that turns the fragrance into a powdered lollipop. Yes, it smells like powdered lollipop and yes, at some point it reminded me of Joop Homme. Longevity and, above all, projection are quite soft (like almost all Creeds). It seems a launch from the “Hugo” series rather than a luxury perfume. As I said, quite lamentable in general, especially with those prices…
It seems to me a very masculine, fresh and light aroma where what predominates most is the sandalwood, lavender, a little cinnamon, orange leaves and a slight touch of ginger.
I was wearing it last night and to be honest, I liked it a lot; the quality of the ingredients is noticeable, but the aroma seemed very soft to me, I don’t know, I expected something more intense. From the start it smells very much like Joop! Homme, but it’s more like a “summer Joop! Homme”, a softer version. I liked it a lot and some nuances are appreciated that aren’t in JH, but generally speaking, it’s that, a JH for spring and summer. Duration and trail are moderate; it didn’t last more than seven hours on my skin with a strong trail at the beginning that fades quickly and remains moderate until the end. As I said, a perfume for spring and summer, to be worn day or night according to preference, but at the price they sell it for, it’s better to buy a bottle of JH and dilute it, which is more cost-effective. A perfume of high quality, but I wouldn’t recommend it, especially due to its high cost and the fact that it offers nothing new or original.
I used it last night and the truth is I liked it a lot; the quality of the ingredients is noticeable, but the aroma seemed very soft to me, I don’t know, I expected something more intense. From the start it smells very similar to Joop Homme, but it’s more like a “Joop Homme Summer”, a softer version. I liked it a lot and nuances are apparent that aren’t in JH, but generally speaking, it’s that, a JH for spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are moderate; it didn’t last more than 7 hours on my skin with a strong sillage at the beginning that fades quickly and remains moderate at the end. As I said, a perfume for spring and summer, day or night depending on preference, but at the price they sell it, it’s better to buy a bottle of JH and dilute it; it works out cheaper. A very high-quality perfume, but I wouldn’t recommend it, especially given its high cost and that it offers nothing new or original.
Although it fades quickly, it lasts a long time, easily 10 hours or more. I like that kind of Joop, Individuel and such scent; this one doesn’t seem worth the asking price, not by a long shot, but at a euro per millilitre or less it could be considered. It’s very similar to Montblanc, perhaps the Creed with better projection and less forced, although I would have to try the Individuel again, even though I haven’t tested it in a while despite owning it for some time. In the Santal, the cinnamon is practically the most noticeable, along with the wood and a hint of vanilla in the base to soften the blend, but never excessively sweet. At times there is something that burns my nose, like with the Joop; these are defects they have despite me liking the approach very much.
It starts super fresh, with a super citrusy and sharp berry scent, but in a “rich and addictive” way. Then the cinnamon and lavender come in very strong, followed quickly by the middle notes. It’s a very pleasant aroma with incredible projection and longevity. I would recommend it for a casual date with a girl; I can picture watching the sunset with her and enjoying cuts of meat on the terrace of a nice restaurant. I haven’t received compliments yet as I just got it, but I’m sure it will bring many thanks to its great projection/longevity and aroma. Projection: 9/10, Longevity: 10/10, Versatility: 9/10, Scent: 10/10. TOTAL: 10. And by the way… Neither Joop Homme nor Montblanc Individuel come close in quality, no wonder OS-Creed is priced so high, a thousand times OS-Creed. ***I note a slight similarity to D&G Pour Homme when smelling it directly from the bottle*** haha.
Just as I expected, millions of compliments! They say it smells incredible, ask what perfume I’m wearing, say I smell delicious, that I smell “like sweets”… Wonderful the compliments!
Original Creed “Berries” batch CM4116G01, 2016! A colleague recommended it to me due to our shared hobby. The bottle is gorgeous, with that fiery red and a top-tier atomiser, though the cap feels a bit dubious. It smells of clean, freshly ironed silk with starch, topped with a hint of strawberry spray. It conjures images of strawberry and raspberry lollipops. If it resembles Montblanc Individuel (redundant to own both), it certainly doesn’t smell like Joop. Ideal for a younger crowd; girls will find it comfortable. Although it may seem twee, to me it smells sexy. I bought 4oz for under $180. It doesn’t smell particularly “luxurious,” but price is a matter of budget, as with all Creed. What compliments it receives! Even more than Aventus. Massive sillage and beastly longevity. Suitable for spring, autumn and winter, casual or clubbing, in the style of Le Male JPG and 212 Sexy. For me, it’s 60% man, 40% woman; I can’t imagine my wife or daughters wearing it, as they prefer Bonbon by V&R. If you enjoy it, it’s very pleasant and high quality.
ORIGINAL “BERRIES” CREED! Batch CM4116G01, production 2016. A colleague of mine, who shares my passion for fragrances, recommended Creed Original “Santal” to me. The bottle is gorgeous, a fiery red colour, with a good atomiser and beautiful cap, although the material is of dubious quality. It’s quite aromatic, linear and feels fresh. It smells to me of clean, delicate silk fabric, freshly ironed and starched, with a “strawberry spray”. I also get images of “lollipops” and sweets with a “berries” flavour of strawberries and raspberries. If it reminds me of Mont Blanc Individuel (it’s redundant to have both), it doesn’t so much as Joop. Attractive for a young audience and ladies will like it, and although it may seem “cheesy”, it smells “sexy” to me. My bottle is 4 FL, I bought it for under $180 and although I don’t regret it, it doesn’t smell as “luxurious” due to the type of scent; price is a matter of conscience and budget, like everything from Creed, but I certainly receive compliments! Above Aventus. Very good trail and enormous longevity. For spring, autumn and winter, casual, plus I feel it’s somewhat “for going out”, very much in the style of Le Male JPG and 212 Sexy by CH, with the sweetened vanilla combo. For me it’s 60% masculine and 40% feminine; for now I can’t imagine my wife or daughters using it, they prefer Bonbon by V&R. If I enjoy it, it’s very pleasant and has quality.
Very sweet aroma, I’d say unisex. A bit like Joop! Homme. It doesn’t last long, it’s moderate, but it projects a lot. Personally, it’s not my style, too sweet and not very masculine. Given its high cost, I’d prefer another perfume.
The first time I tried it, it sounded familiar. I thought: ‘This reminds me of what my dad used… Ah! It’s Montblanc Individuel’. And users are right about how similar they are. It also has an air of Joop. It has a caramelised nuance and, despite some labelling it as one of Creed’s worst, for me it’s an absolute exquisite. So refined that I’d attribute aperitif properties to it; it makes you want to lick your arm. It’s not a cloying or gourmand scent, but a spiced sweetness that doesn’t overwhelm. Although it’s not very innovative and resembles designer fragrances, the quality is evident. The balance of notes is notable and, frankly, despite its name, it doesn’t revolve around sandalwood; it’s perceived but secondarily, with a creamy nuance. The spices stand out. Ideal for all seasons; I wore it in summer and it didn’t clash. It performs well in projection, but longevity is moderate. Not a daily wear, basically due to its high price.
Original Santal > Aventus. OS is a magnet for girls; they absolutely LOVE it. In my opinion, OS wins all round: it has excellent longevity and projection, and you don’t need to worry about batch variation or letting it mature. It’s a beauty. I always wear it on dates and it fascinates them. Neither Mont Blanc Individuel nor Joop come close to its quality; the others smell synthetic and flat, and they definitely don’t like them as much as this Creed.
To me, it’s one of Creed’s biggest disappointments. The only criticism I have is that it smells 90% like Mont Blanc Individuel – practically a brazen copy that costs three or four times as much, even if the ingredients are of higher quality. If Individuel had been released later, everyone would say it’s a clone of Santal, but since it’s the other way round, I dare to say: it adds nothing new. Cinnamon and vanilla are the stars, with flashes of petit grain. Why spend over $300 when you can get something similar, and even better, for under $100?
I know I’m going to get lynched for this, but Original Santal is one of my absolute favourites from Creed. It’s basically a clone of Mont Blanc Individuel, but with far better longevity and sillage; the raspberry, sandalwood and cinnamon notes feel much more potent. Although I’d love to smell more Creed, I recall it even appealed to me more than Aventus.
You know I’m going to get roasted, but Original Santal is one of my favourites from Creed. It’s obvious it smells like Mont Blanc Individuel, but it lasts much longer and projects better. The raspberry, sandalwood and cinnamon notes are more potent. To be honest, I wish I could smell more Creed; I remember liking it even more than Aventus.
So far, this is my favourite Creed scent. It’s very similar to Montblanc Individuel but of superior quality. However, like all Creeds, the longevity and projection are poor for the price. On my skin it lasts three hours and on clothes five, with a very weak trail. In conclusion, a disappointment compared to Creed’s expectations.
Another pretentious perfume from the Creed house. If you want to smell like this, buy Joop, which is $300 cheaper and has better trail and longevity.
Another pretentious Creed perfume. If you want to smell like this, buy Joop! It’s 300 dollars cheaper, has better projection and longevity.
The longevity is a disaster. It smells great from minute five until minute fifty-five, then the trail just drops off a cliff. For the price paid, it should last all day.
A terrible perfume: expensive, insignificant, and not worth the price.
A terrible perfume, expensive, insignificant, not worth the cost
Comparing Original Santal to Individuel is like comparing Scarlett Johansson to Paz Padilla (all due respect to the Spanish actress). Individuel smells very synthetic, overly sweet, and fades in a puff. Original Santal has that typical Creed sheen, a symphony of nuances that sound together and fit perfectly; the longevity isn’t nuclear but it is adequate (5-6 hours). If you like Individuel, you’ll be blown away by OS as it follows a similar path, yet they cannot be compared – it’s a different league entirely.