Original Santal
CreedEau de Parfum2005
Side by side
Original Santal vs. Ambre Topkapi
Original Santal rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Original Santal | Ambre Topkapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2005 | 2003 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Olivier Creed, Erwin Creed, Pierre Bourdon | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Original Santal
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Ambre Topkapi
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Sweet
Powdery
Fruity
Lavender
Fresh
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Juniper BerriesBergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderRosemaryGinger
PineappleBergamotLavenderAbsintheCardamomGrapefruitThymeCinnamonGinger
Heart
SandalwoodLavenderGeraniumOrange Blossom
VioletJasmineLily of the Valley
Base
Tonka BeanMuskCedarwoodOakmoss
Brazilian RosewoodAmberBlack TeaOakmossVanillaMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverRaspberry
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Original Santal | Ambre Topkapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a Creed fragrance through and through: high-quality materials, impeccable construction, and a price tag that reflects both. It melts into your skin.Original Santal
This is a bold, assertive fragrance that doesn't whisper. The pineapple and melon in the opening are surprisingly juicy, and the leather and oakmoss in the base give it real substance.Ambre Topkapi
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Original Santal | Ambre Topkapi | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 oz | $228.95fragranceshop | — |
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