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Creed Original Santal vs Bvlgari Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence
Original Santal for the community favourite, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence for the value.
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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.
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Notes
Top
Juniper BerriesGingerGeranium
Heart
SandalwoodArtemisiaOrris Root
Base
ClearwoodMuskCedar
Accords
Woody
100%
Fresh spicy
85%
Aromatic
80%
Powdery
58%
Musky
54%
Herbal
49%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence by Bvlgari is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Juniper Berries, Ginger and Geranium; middle notes are Sandalwood, Artemisia and Orris Root; base notes are Clearwood, Musk and Cedar. "A high-contrast fragrance that is an icy, liberating breath of air for every man who wears it. It embodies the unstoppable masculinity of a man in an ongoing quest for greatness. The freshness of its sparkling top notes awakens an unexpected woody and vigorous heart, culminating in the intense and ambitious tones of the crystallized dry down. The elemental power of a woody fougère fragrance, crystallized by ice."
Notes in Common
35% sharedShared (6)
Juniper BerriesGingerSandalwoodGeraniumMuskCedar
Only in Original Santal
CorianderRosemaryBergamotMandarin OrangeLavenderOrange BlossomTonka BeanOakmoss
Only in Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence
ArtemisiaOrris RootClearwood
Rating
4.05vs3.82
Ratings
3,189vs1,602
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2005vs2020
Which should I buy?
Original Santal for the community favourite, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence for the value.
- Original Santal is rated higher by the community: 4.05 from 3,189 ratings, against 3.82 from 1,602.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Original Santal and "moderate" for Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Original Santal is voted best for fall and winter; Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence for summer and spring.
- Creed is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Bvlgari is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Original Santal if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence if value for money matters most.