Fragrance comparison

CerrutiSi vs Original Santal

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3,187 ratings analysed

6 wins

CerrutiSi

Cerruti

4.16214 votes

Rank #6,609 Fresh SpicyAmber

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56%scent match

Closely related

Original Santal

Creed

4.052,973 votes

Rank #24,820 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CerrutiSi takes 6 of 8 categories.

CerrutiSi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Original Santal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

CerrutiSi6/8

Original Santal2/8

Ratings & consensus: CerrutiSi
Community sentiment: CerrutiSi
Longevity: CerrutiSi
Sillage & projection: CerrutiSi
Value for money: CerrutiSi
Versatility: Original Santal
Note pyramid (duration): Original Santal
Fragranxe ranking: CerrutiSi

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CerrutiSiCerruti

Original SantalCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 2,973 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerCerrutiSiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

214 votes

41%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,973 votes

Category winnerCerrutiSiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCerrutiSi

SillageCerrutiSi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value26

Category winnerCerrutiSiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

ResinsRosemaryCedarGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Siam BenzoinPatchouli LeafHeliotropeOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesCorianderGingerRosemaryBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodLavenderOrange BlossomGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanMuskCedarOakmoss

Category winnerOriginal SantalLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night39

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerOriginal SantalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 9%

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

Date 30%Casual 26%Work 24%Party 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,609

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#24,820

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCerrutiSiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CerrutiSi hits the skin with an instant zing of fresh ginger and juicy mandarin orange. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol rush fades quickly, letting an aromatic heart of rosemary, crisp cedar wood, and bitter geranium take over. As hours pass, warm Siam benzoin resin and clean patchouli anchor the base, smooth…

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Original Santal by Creed turns the traditional idea of dry woody sandalwood into a bright, warm, and inviting scent. Right from the first spray, you get a lively burst of juniper berries, spicy ginger, and zesty bergamot that feels crisp and invigorating. Within minutes, the fragrance shifts toward a soothing heart of…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CerrutiSi or Original Santal?

CerrutiSi takes 6 of 8 categories. CerrutiSi is rated 4.16/5 from 214 votes; Original Santal is rated 4.05/5 from 2,973 votes. Choose CerrutiSi for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Original Santal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CerrutiSi or Original Santal?

CerrutiSi lasts longest (CerrutiSi 72/100, Original Santal 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CerrutiSi or Original Santal?

Projection is very close: CerrutiSi 59/100, Original Santal 57/100 for sillage.

Do CerrutiSi and Original Santal smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Rosemary and Cedar.

Is CerrutiSi or Original Santal better for summer or winter?

For summer, CerrutiSi is the stronger pick. For winter, Original Santal is the stronger pick. CerrutiSi suits daytime wear; Original Santal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CerrutiSi and Original Santal?

CerrutiSi has top notes of Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Resins, Rosemary, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Siam Benzoin, Patchouli Leaf, Heliotrope and Oakmoss. Original Santal has top notes of Juniper Berries, Coriander, Ginger and Rosemary, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Cedar and Oakmoss.