Fragrances inspired by Original Santal Eau de Parfum
The original
Original Santal
Creed
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While sharing a similar aromatic, woody profile, Creed's Original Santal and Armaf Shades cater to different preferences and budgets.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 14 notes, including Geranium, Rosemary, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds coriander and ginger, drops ambergris and cardamom
Choose Shades when
You're looking for an affordable everyday fragrance.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Coriander, Lavender, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops amber and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 2 of its 14 notes, including Tonka Bean, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cedar and coriander, drops citrus
What they share
Shares 10 of its 15 notes, including Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium
The main difference
Adds clary sage and grapefruit, drops coriander and ginger
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium
The main difference
Adds amber and carnation, drops cedar and coriander
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops amber and blood orange
What they share
Shares 5 of its 16 notes, including Lavender, Bergamot, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds absinth and allspice, drops coriander and geranium
What they share
Shares 9 of its 26 notes, including Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and amber, drops ginger and mandarin
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Creed. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.