An aromatic sandalwood signature where bright juniper and bergamot meet ginger and rosemary, melting into lavender and orange blossom over a creamy tonka and oakmoss base.
Launch & Perfumer
Launched in 2005. Perfumers: Olivier Creed, Erwin Creed, Pierre Bourdon.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Juniper berries, Coriander, Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot, Mandarin orange
Heart: Sandalwood, Lavender, Orange blossom, Geranium
Base: Tonka bean, Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss
Story & Positioning
Creed Original Santal launched in 2005, created by Olivier and Erwin Creed as a tribute to the royal and spiritual splendor of India. Centered on a rich sandalwood signature often associated with Mysore, it weaves warm spice and silky woods into a smooth, enveloping trail. Cinnamon and ginger add a radiant glow, while creamy vanilla and tonka bean lend softness and depth. The result is a refined, warm, woody, sweet fragrance that feels opulent yet tranquil, ideal for anyone seeking a sophisticated signature with lasting presence. Frequently discussed for its resemblance to Montblanc Individuel, which many wearers consider a close smell-alike or affordable dupe. Original Santal and Montblanc Individuel do not have the exact same smell, but they are very similar, especially in the dry down, with Individuel having a notable clean, fresh linen or dryer sheet accord that is more pronounced than in the more complex and nuanced Original Santal.
Bottle & Design
Creed’s signature hip-flask silhouette, finished in a deep crimson gradient with silver accents, mirrors the scent’s warm spice and polished woods while maintaining the house’s minimalist, luxe aesthetic.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: The House of Creed
Address: 38 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75008 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: France, Creed states its fragrances are handcrafted in France, with production just outside Paris in Fontainebleau.
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