Original Santal by Creed is an eau de parfum that opens on coriander, juniper berries and cinnamon and settles into vanilla, tonka bean and ambergris. It reads mostly green, clean and fresh on our scent profile, at a strong strength. Its least common notes on our list are rosemary and ginger, in the oriental woody family. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.
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The 10 closest in the collection
Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.
- 71%
1.Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Gentle Fluidity GoldVery similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2019
Both have vanilla, musk and coriander.
From $180 for 35 ml (1.2 oz)
- 65%
2.Nishane
Wulong ChaSimilar · Extrait de parfum · For anyone
Both have musk and orange.
From $260 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 65%
3.Roja Parfums
Elysium Pour HommeSimilar · Eau de parfum · For men
Both have vanilla, ambergris and musk.
From $285 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)
- 64%
4.Creed
Original VetiverSimilar · Eau de parfum · For men · 2004
Both have tonka bean, ambergris and coriander.
From $360 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 64%
5.Frédéric Malle
Musc RavageurSimilar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2000
Both have vanilla, tonka bean and musk.
From $370 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)
- 62%
6.Nishane
AniSimilar · Extrait de parfum · For anyone
Both have vanilla, ambergris and musk.
From $260 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 58%
7.Frédéric Malle
Geranium pour MonsieurSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For men · 2009
Both have musk, cinnamon and sandalwood.
From $275 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 58%
8.Yves Saint Laurent
KourosSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1981
Both have vanilla, tonka bean and musk.
Price at retailer
- 58%
9.Byredo
Gypsy WaterSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2008
Both have vanilla, juniper and sandalwood.
From $330 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)
- 58%
10.Versace
DreamerSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1996
Both have tonka bean, musk and juniper.
Price at retailer
For less
Cheaper alternatives to Original Santal
- Shop at Nordstrom (opens the store in a new tab)
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Gentle Fluidity GoldShares 4 notes
$180 for 35 ml vs $360 for 50 ml: about 29% less per ml
- Shop at Sephora (opens the store in a new tab)
- Shop at Macy's (opens the store in a new tab)
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