Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Creed Original Santal Parfum bottle Creed Original Santal EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2005 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££
Velvet Oriental Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Oriental Musk EDP

ScentArt

View Liquid → Creed Original Santal EDP
View Liquid → Velvet Oriental Musk EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Creed Original Santal EDP
A refined sandalwood scent with a creamy, warm base, ideal for cooler weather. Its versatility makes it appealing for various occasions.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Velvet Oriental Musk EDP
A refined musk that envelops you with its warm spice and sweet nuances, making it an alluring choice for colder days and elegant evenings.
Favourite

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Creed Original Santal EDP
Velvet Oriental Musk EDP

Notes

Only in Creed Original Santal
Cinnamon 100%
Only in Velvet Oriental Musk
Cardamom 58% Clove 42%
Only in Creed Original Santal
Coriander 40% Lavender 33% Juniper 27%
Only in Velvet Oriental Musk
Cinnamon 60% Ylang-Ylang 40%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 33% vs 26%
Tonka Bean 25% vs 23%
Only in Creed Original Santal
Vanilla 22% Amber 19%
Only in Velvet Oriental Musk
Musk 30% Patchouli 20%

Accords

Creed Original Santal Velvet Oriental Musk
90%
Woody
80%
Musky
90%
80%
Warm Spicy
85%
Sweet
75%
70%
Lactonic
60%
Aromatic
Woody shared
90%
80%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
85%
75%
70%
60%

Performance

Creed Original Santal Velvet Oriental Musk
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Creed Original Santal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The blend of warm sandalwood and spices offers a cozy and enveloping presence, fitting well with cool to cold seasons like fall and winter. The creamy softness is also pleasant during the transitional spring months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

The fragrance's balanced intensity and refined composition make it suitable for both date nights and office settings, while its luxurious feel adds a formal aspect. The creaminess offers versatility for casual outings too.

Velvet Oriental Musk

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm and spicy notes are well-suited to cooler weather but balanced enough for spring. The musky sweetness may be heavy in the peak of summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its elegant musk and spicy sweetness make it ideal for date nights and formal events, with moderate projection suitable for office environments as well.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Creed Original Santal EDP
Velvet Oriental Musk EDP
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS