Fragrance comparison

Flowing Free Man vs Original Santal

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,982 ratings analysed

Flowing Free Man

Puma

3.679 votes

Rank #50,897 AromaticFresh Spicy

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64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Original Santal

Creed

4.052,973 votes

Rank #24,488 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Original Santal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Flowing Free Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Original Santal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Flowing Free Man1/5

Original Santal4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Original Santal
Sillage & projection: Original Santal
Value for money: Flowing Free Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Original Santal
Fragranxe ranking: Original Santal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flowing Free ManPuma

Original SantalCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 13%Had 46%Want 42%

4.05/ 5 · 2,973 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

41%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,973 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOriginal Santal

SillageOriginal Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value26

Category winnerFlowing Free ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotPomegranateCorianderLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

RhuburbGeraniumGingerNutmegRosemary

Base4-6 hrs

MuskOakmossAmberSandalwood

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

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night18

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 54%Work 27%Date 10%Party 8%

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#50,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,488

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOriginal SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Flowing Free Man is an energetic, breezy fragrance built for casual daytime wear and post-workout resets. It kicks off with a sharp splash of tart lemon and juicy pomegranate, waking up your senses without feeling heavy. You will notice a quick burst of alcohol during the first sixty seconds, but it smooths out q…

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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, Flowing Free Man or Original Santal?

Original Santal takes 4 of 5 categories. Flowing Free Man is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Original Santal is rated 4.05/5 from 2,973 votes. Choose Flowing Free Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Original Santal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Flowing Free Man or Original Santal?

Original Santal lasts longest (Original Santal 68/100, Flowing Free Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flowing Free Man or Original Santal?

Original Santal projects furthest (Original Santal 57/100, Flowing Free Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flowing Free Man and Original Santal smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Flowing Free Man or Original Santal better for summer or winter?

Flowing Free Man suits daytime wear; Original Santal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flowing Free Man and Original Santal?

Flowing Free Man has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Pomegranate and Coriander, heart notes of Rhuburb, Geranium, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.