Is Perfume Parlour Traditional a dupe of Creed Original Santal?
Original Santal EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2005 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Traditional EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 14 notes, including Tonka Bean, Bergamot
Adds cedar and coriander, drops citrus
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work