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Montblanc Individuel vs Creed Original Santal
Original Santal for the community favourite, Individuel for the value.
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Notes
Top
LavenderCinnamonPineappleJuniper BerriesMintBergamotRosemaryCardamomCoriander
Heart
Orange BlossomVioletGeraniumJasmine
Base
RaspberryVanillaSandalwoodDark ChocolateMuskAmberPatchouliVetiverOakmoss
Accords
Sweet
100%
Fruity
99%
Aromatic
96%
Warm spicy
79%
Woody
73%
Fresh spicy
73%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallwinter
About
Individuel by Montblanc is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Individuel was launched in 2003. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Lavender, Cinnamon, Pineapple, Juniper Berries, Mint, Bergamot, Rosemary, Cardamom and Coriander; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Violet, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Raspberry, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Dark Chocolate, Musk, Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
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Notes
Top
Juniper BerriesCorianderGingerRosemaryBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
SandalwoodLavenderGeraniumOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanMuskCedarOakmoss
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
86%
Fresh spicy
79%
Lavender
56%
Powdery
50%
Warm spicy
49%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Original Santal by Creed is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Original Santal was launched in 2005. Original Santal was created by Olivier Creed, Erwin Creed and Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Juniper Berries, Coriander, Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Sandalwood, Lavender, Geranium and Orange Blossom; base notes are Tonka Bean, Musk, Cedar and Oakmoss. Original Santal is a men's oriental fragrance inspired by the royal and spiritual splendor of India. The essence of precious sandalwood trees from India are combined with other elements known for beautiful scent, spiritual strength and calming power.Top notes include Indian sandalwood, cinnamon, coriander and fragrant juniper berry. The middle notes consist of lavender, leaves of the absolute orange tree, rosemary and ginger. The base is composed of tonka bean and vanilla.
Notes in Common
38% sharedShared (10)
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotRosemaryCorianderOrange BlossomGeraniumSandalwoodMuskOakmoss
Only in Individuel
CinnamonPineappleMintCardamomVioletJasmineRaspberryVanillaDark ChocolateAmberPatchouliVetiver
Only in Original Santal
GingerMandarin OrangeTonka BeanCedar
Rating
3.99vs4.05
Ratings
8,581vs3,189
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2003vs2005
Which should I buy?
Original Santal for the community favourite, Individuel for the value.
- Original Santal is rated higher by the community: 4.05 from 3,189 ratings, against 3.99 from 8,581.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Individuel and "long lasting" for Original Santal.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Individuel is voted best for spring and fall; Original Santal for fall and winter.
- Creed is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Montblanc is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Original Santal if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Individuel if value for money matters most.