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Original Santal Eau de Parfum bottle Original Santal EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2005 Year 2010
££££ Price Tier ££
1681 Eau de Parfum bottle 1681 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Santal EDP
Divisive and classic, Original Santal splits opinions but remains a creamy, sophisticated choice for those who appreciate a mature, natural take on a familiar sweet, woody profile. Forget the cheap dupes; this has a distinct elegance.
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Our Verdict - 1681 EDP
This one's a divisive old soul. Some find 1681 a uniquely refined, effortlessly masculine iris, a step up from the usual suspects. Others, though, get a distinct whiff of vintage lipstick or something a bit too medicinal. Test before you commit, this isn't for everyone.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original Santal EDP
1681 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coriander 17% vs 23%
Rosemary 16% vs 21%
Bergamot 13% vs 16%
Mandarin 13% vs 17%
Only in Original Santal
Juniper 22% Ginger 18%
Only in 1681
Thyme 21%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 12%
Cedar 22% vs 19%

Accords

Original Santal 1681
100%
Aromatic
100%
85%
Woody
100%
79%
Fresh Spicy
81%
49%
Powdery
76%
Amber
63%
Citrus
61%
Iris
58%
48%
Warm Spicy
58%
56%
Lavender
Balsamic
51%
Smoky
50%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
85%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
79%
81%
Powdery shared
49%
76%
63%
61%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
48%
58%
56%
51%
50%

Performance

Original Santal 1681
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Santal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, woody accords make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering, yet its sophisticated character shines on a date or formal event. While some reviews suggest versatility for year-round wear, the cozy sweetness leans it more towards cooler seasons, making it less ideal for sport.

1681

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date

With its subtle sillage and elegant, somewhat vintage character, 1681 is perfectly suited for more formal settings or professional environments. While some describe it as an excellent day-to-day scent, its old-world charm makes it less ideal for casual wear or sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original Santal EDP
1681 EDP
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