CitrusesOpens with
Tonka BeanHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
Henry Creed Third GenerationThe nose · 7 fragrances · also made Fleur de The Rose Bulgare (1890)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Creed · Sold as masculine
Santal Imperial
A gentleman's study filled with the subtle warmth of sandalwood and ambergris, where each note adds a layer of depth and character.
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Santal ImperialLuxury · $250+
69%Similar accords, often for lessZara Man Green Savage Summer · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Santal Imperial by Creed was launched in 1850 and is a proof of the brand's enduring legacy of craftsmanship and elegance. Created by Henry Creed Third Generation, this Oriental Woody fragrance opens with bright citruses and bergamot, which give way to a heart of tonka bean and a warm base of sandalwood and ambergris. The composition balances fresh spicy notes with aromatic undertones, resulting in a scent that is both classic and lasting.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points in the morning. The bright citruses and bergamot will greet you initially, but wait for an hour as the tonka bean and sandalwood take center stage, providing a rich warmth that lasts throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Santal Imperial, Creed
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Henry Creed Third Generation
Henry Creed II, born in 1824, was the third-generation perfumer of the House of Creed, regarded as its most innovative figure and credited with expanding the brand across Europe; by 1902 the house had addresses in both Paris and Nice, near Grasse.
Designer Creed
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The originalSantal ImperialCreed · Luxury · $250+Zara · 2024Zara Man Green Savage SummerAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.14 (125)51%Match
Dior · 2019Sauvage ParfumShares Bergamot, Tonka bean and Sandalwood$100–250★ 4.11 (6,357)51%Match
Rasasi · 2024Mr. CharmingShares Bergamot, Tonka bean and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 3.50 (2)
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Adds fruity, sweet and soft spicy; shares bergamot.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 18%.