Fragrance comparison

Original Santal vs Water – Nipiiy

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,973 ratings analysed

1 wins

Original Santal

Creed

4.052,973 votes

Rank #25,211 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Water – Nipiiy

Invocation

—0 votes

Rank #69,892 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, evening wear.
Water – Nipiiy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Original Santal1/1

Water – Nipiiy0/1

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

Water – NipiiyInvocation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 2,973 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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%

soft spicy48%

citrus30%

Scent match58%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

Notes

RosemaryClary SageJuniper BerriesBlack SpruceFennelCorianderMandarin OrangeOakmossBasil

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Coriander, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange. 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

Day86

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,211

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,892

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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Water, Nipiiy by Invocation centers on a bracing, aromatic profile of black spruce and juniper berries. This unisex chypre captures the elemental, grounding essence of water, designed to soothe the mind during humid summer days. It feels natural and crisp on the skin, leaning into a sharp, herbal clarity that remains …

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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.

Do Original Santal and Water – Nipiiy smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Coriander, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange.

Is Original Santal or Water – Nipiiy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Original Santal and Water – Nipiiy?

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. Water – Nipiiy features Rosemary, Clary Sage, Juniper Berries, Black Spruce and Fennel.