Lavanda Envolvente vs Original Santal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Original Santal takes 4 of 5 categories.
Lavanda EnvolventeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Original SantalChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lavanda Envolvente1/5
Original Santal4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Original Santal
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Original Santal
- Sillage & projection
- Original Santal
- Value for money
- Lavanda Envolvente
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Original Santal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lavanda EnvolventeNaturaOriginal SantalCreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.58/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 20%Had 60%Want 20%
4.05/ 5 · 2,973 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerOriginal SantalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
54%Like
13%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
24 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
Category winners
LongevityOriginal Santal
SillageOriginal Santal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLavanda EnvolventeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
white floral69%
vanilla61%
aromatic100%
woody88%
fresh spicy77%
lavender65%
powdery53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin OrangeRosemary
Heart
LavenderOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaMuskBenzoin
Top15-30 mins
Juniper BerriesCorianderGingerRosemaryBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodLavenderOrange BlossomGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanMuskCedarOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rosemary and Lavender. Durations are only published for Original Santal, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall18
Winter9
Day100
Night45
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night90
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,602
PerfumerNapoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,765
PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOriginal SantalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLavanda Envolvente opens with bright bergamot and mandarin, then settles into a clean lavender heart softened by orange blossom. The dry-down adds vanilla, musk and benzoin, giving it a gentle sweetness instead of a sharp barbershop feel. This reads as an easy, everyday aromatic for warm weather and daytime wear. If y…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Lavanda Envolvente or Original Santal?
Original Santal takes 4 of 5 categories. Lavanda Envolvente is rated 3.58/5 from 24 votes; Original Santal is rated 4.05/5 from 2,973 votes. Choose Lavanda Envolvente for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Original Santal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lavanda Envolvente or Original Santal?
Original Santal lasts longest (Original Santal 68/100, Lavanda Envolvente 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lavanda Envolvente or Original Santal?
Original Santal projects furthest (Original Santal 57/100, Lavanda Envolvente 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lavanda Envolvente and Original Santal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rosemary and Lavender.
Is Lavanda Envolvente or Original Santal better for summer or winter?
Lavanda Envolvente suits daytime wear; Original Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lavanda Envolvente and Original Santal?
Lavanda Envolvente has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin. 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.
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