Just Received Creed Original Santal

[mesaboogie]

Needing to get my Creed fix, I ordered up a bottle of Original Santal on Amazon from Notre Dame De Paris Perfumes. This was a complete blind buy for me, just like every Creed I've bought. I did the research and it seemed like something I'd like with excellent longevity and projection. I received an authentic bottle with lot number A411S01, making this a 2011 batch. Upon initial sniff, it did NOT smell like Joop! Homme as I've been led to believe it would from the reviews. It's far too natural smelling. As a matter of fact, I got a Himalaya vibe from this one. I sprayed 1 spray on my hand and 1 spray on my neck before taking a nap. I woke up 4 hours later and smelled Original Santal very strongly. In those 4 hours it took on a slightly sweet powdery smell with a hint of cinnamon. This one is very sweet and a little uncharacteristic of the other Creed's I own. It does smell incredibly natural. I'll give it a proper full wearing and report back with longevity, but so far it's already beaten SMW and MI. I'm pretty happy with it so far.

[mikesc]

Joop is just too in your face and overpowering to be compared to OS.

Now go try Mont Blanc's Individuel and see how close you think they are. I think they are extremely close to each other on the drydown.

[mesaboogie]

Which do you think is better between OS and Individuel?

[Jer350]

Good buy, one of my favorite Creed scents, and I despise Joop.

[mrcologneguy]

Original Santal is a real treat, IMO. I don't wear it often, but when I'm in the mood for sweet/spicy and a little on the daring/trashy side, OS fits the bill. And you have to admit that the packaging is beautiful. Overall, welcomely out-of-character for Creed. A nice addition to the Creed collection, and my collection too.

[mesaboogie]

I hear this one was potent. I do 5 sprays for all of my Creed's except for Aventus, which gets 3-4. I'm gonna go full blast with OS today and see if I can make it out alive!

[cologne connoisseur]

I don't have Joop, but I like OS a lot...the sandalwood and cinnamon notes are unique to my experience and nose...and on my skin, OS will go 12 hours.

[mesaboogie]

I don't have Joop, but I like OS a lot...the sandalwood and cinnamon notes are unique to my experience and nose...and on my skin, OS will go 12 hours.

That's some seriously impressive longevity for a Creed sir. I have gotten 13 from Aventus but it's exceptionally strong.

[cologne connoisseur]

I hear this one was potent. I do 5 sprays for all of my Creed's except for Aventus, which gets 3-4. I'm gonna go full blast with OS today and see if I can make it out alive!

I'd be willing to bet you'll picking up the OS 24 hours later! I wore it last Friday, sprayed it on my body only, but it still permeates my shirt from that day.

[mrcologneguy]

I enjoy semi-frequent and somewhat guilty-pleasure reapplication, but only in tiny doses, so I can repeatedly indulge in OS's sparkling, spicy topnotes.

[Vince23heat]

looking to test this one out... I like sweet scents like new haarlem, pure malt, Allure sport, lolita lempicka but Joop was nasty to me when i tested it from a sample.

[Jack Hunter]

Feels good does it not when a blind buy is successful, enjoy the fragrance!

[canuck21]

This is the creed I've been most wanting to try, the notes sound great. and the bottle and presentation are outstanding. Will definetly be in my next samples purchase.

[hednic]

Congrats and enjoy this fine fragrance.

[Vince23heat]

i never cared to try any creeds because of longevity and batch problems. this would be the first because it doesnt seem to have those problems

[Nersh]

Its a good one. Enjoy your new find.

[mikesc]

Which do you think is better between OS and Individuel?

I really can't say for certain. I have only tested OS on paper. I just thought they were very similar. If you're ever at a Perfumania give it a try. Curious what you think.

[mikesc]

Just found out Pierre Bourdon was the nose behind both OS and Individuel.

[checker]

Good choice, OS gets me lots of compliments along with excellent longevity and sillage...

[M.T.]

Good choice, OS gets me lots of compliments along with excellent longevity and sillage...

Agreed.
I don't wear it much, weather is too warm out here for it.
When I do, I can smell it the next day.

[mesaboogie]

Feels good does it not when a blind buy is successful, enjoy the fragrance!

Yes sir it does! I've had tremendous luck with good blind buys including all my Creeds and L'Instant De Guerlain/Extreme. This Original Santal is good stuff. Very potent!

[mesaboogie]

looking to test this one out... I like sweet scents like new haarlem, pure malt, Allure sport, lolita lempicka but Joop was nasty to me when i tested it from a sample.

This one is very natural smelling, unlike the highly synthetic Joop! I can see where people draw comparisons to them but I don't think I'd mistake one for the other. Since you like sweet scents, you'll love this one. It's sweet!

[CityFan21]

I can definitely respect it for what it is, but for some reason it smells sugary to me, and not in a good way. Almost an overload of granulated sugar if that makes any sense.

[mesaboogie]

I do not recommend 5 sprays of this one. I put it on 4 hours ago and I can't get away from it! It's sooo loud! But I like it

[heperd]

I guess i have to try this again.

[M.T.]

I do not recommend 5 sprays of this one. I put it on 4 hours ago and I can't get away from it! It's sooo loud! But I like it

Personally I only use 2 sprays of Original Santal & Bois du Portugal.
Can't imagine doing 5 sprays. lol

[mesaboogie]

Personally I only use 2 sprays of Original Santal & Bois du Portugal.
Can't imagine doing 5 sprays. lol

It's a bit much!

[mesaboogie]

Approaching hour 6 and still going strong! This is the point at which GIT usually starts to die down for me. So far longevity and projection have been fantastic.

[AnthonyDG]

I agree with those who feel it isn't very "Creed" - it's an interesting departure, for sure, but I find it gets cloying.

Whenever I read Creed and Santal together it's impossible to not think of the best sandalwood fragrance ever made, Creed's discontinued Bois de Santal. A masterpiece, as cliche as that adjective has become on the boards!

[dollars&scents]

glad it worked out for you ... enjoy !!!