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Creed Original Santal vs Rabanne XS 2018
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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
MintBergamotLemon
Heart
Juniper BerriesCorianderGeranium
Base
RosemaryOakmossSandalwood
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Fresh spicy
80%
Woody
61%
Citrus
51%
Green
50%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
XS (2018) by Rabanne is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. XS (2018) was launched in 2018. XS (2018) was created by Rosendo Mateu and Gerard Anthony. Top notes are Mint, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Juniper Berries, Coriander and Geranium; base notes are Rosemary, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. The new packaging of the masculine classic Paco Rabanne XS (1994) was presented in 2018. The composition reportedly remains unchanged. "An exuberant woody. Luminous and fresh. Explosive spices and sensual woods. A fusion of extremes in a high-voltage dry down. The experience of XS.""XS Pour Homme is an exploration of the unexpected, an extreme of the possible. A daring combination of freshness, transparency, sensuality and intensity with an enduring legacy."Top notes: bergamot, lemon, wild mint Heart: juniper berries, coriander, geranium Base: sandalwood, rosemary, oak mossIt is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Notes in Common
44% sharedShared (7)
Juniper BerriesCorianderRosemaryBergamotSandalwoodGeraniumOakmoss
Only in Original Santal
GingerMandarin OrangeLavenderOrange BlossomTonka BeanMuskCedar
Only in XS 2018
MintLemon
Rating
4.05vs4.03
Ratings
3,189vs761
Concentration
EDPvsEDT
Launch Year
2005vs2018
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.05 from 3,189 ratings vs 4.03 from 761).
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Original Santal and "moderate" for XS 2018.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Original Santal is voted best for fall and winter; XS 2018 for spring and summer.
- Creed is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Rabanne is mid-range (typically $40–100).
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