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Original Santal Eau de Parfum bottle Original Santal EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2005 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Traditional Eau de Parfum bottle Traditional 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 - Traditional EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Creed - Santal - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, with sweet depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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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
Traditional EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 33% vs 100%

Accords

Original Santal Traditional
100%
Aromatic
54%
Citrus
90%
85%
Woody
Sweet
78%
Fresh
66%
56%
Lavender
49%
Powdery
Aromatic shared
100%
54%
90%
85%
78%
66%
56%
49%

Performance

Original Santal Traditional
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Traditional

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, sweet profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
2%
Key Similarities

Both share Bergamot, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original Santal EDP
Traditional EDP
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