Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Original Santal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,982 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gentleman

Guepard

4.119 votes

Rank #36,717 AromaticWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Original Santal

Creed

4.052,973 votes

Rank #26,186 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Original Santal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Gentleman3/5

Original Santal2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman
Sillage & projection: Gentleman
Value for money: Gentleman
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

GentlemanGuepard

Original SantalCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

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

56%Love

22%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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageGentleman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value26

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRosemaryAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

SageJuniperOrange BlossomCoriander

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodCedarMusk

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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day83

Night100

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,186

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOriginal SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman Guepard by Guepard delivers a crisp, traditional aromatic profile built on bright citrus, culinary herbs, and dry woods. The scent opens immediately with sharp Amalfi lemon, tart bergamot, and fresh rosemary, creating an invigorating rush reminiscent of classic barbershop splashes. As the opening settles, th…

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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, Gentleman or Original Santal?

Gentleman takes 3 of 5 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Original Santal is rated 4.05/5 from 2,973 votes. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Original Santal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Original Santal?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 78/100, Original Santal 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Original Santal?

Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 64/100, Original Santal 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and Original Santal smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Orange Blossom and Coriander.

Is Gentleman or Original Santal better for summer or winter?

Gentleman suits evening wear; Original Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Original Santal?

Gentleman has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Juniper, Orange Blossom and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. 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.