Fragrance comparison

Original Santal vs Unico

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,973 ratings analysed

1 wins

Original Santal

Creed

4.052,973 votes

Rank #27,765 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Unico

oLiente

—0 votes

Rank #78,126 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Original Santal takes 1 of 1 categories.

Original Santal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Unico
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Original Santal1/1

Unico0/1

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

Original SantalCreed

UnicooLiente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 2,973 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,973 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

amber48%

musky30%

Scent match57%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

Juniper BerriesCorianderGingerRosemaryBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodLavenderOrange BlossomGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanMuskCedarOakmoss

Top

RosemaryCitrus

Heart

Juniper BerriesGinger

Base

Woody NotesAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Ginger, Rosemary and Musk. Durations are only published for Original Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night90

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,765

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#78,126

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOriginal SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Unico by oLiente kicks off with a sharp blast of wild rosemary and bitter citrus, establishing an immediate fresh, herbal identity. As the initial brightness settles, a dry, warm core of spicy ginger and piney juniper berries takes over. It avoids the sticky sweetness found in many modern aquatics, leaning instead int…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Original Santal and Unico smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Ginger, Rosemary and Musk.

Is Original Santal or Unico better for summer or winter?

Original Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Original Santal and Unico?

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. Unico has top notes of Rosemary and Citrus, heart notes of Juniper Berries and Ginger, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk.