Fragrance comparison

Water – Nipiiy vs Original Santal

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,973 ratings analysed

Water – Nipiiy

Invocation

—0 votes

Rank #69,892 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Original Santal

Creed

4.052,973 votes

Rank #25,211 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Original Santal takes 1 of 1 categories.

Water – Nipiiy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Original Santal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Water – Nipiiy0/1

Original Santal1/1

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

Water – NipiiyInvocation

Original SantalCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value26

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

soft spicy48%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

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

Notes

RosemaryClary SageJuniper BerriesBlack SpruceFennelCorianderMandarin OrangeOakmossBasil

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesCorianderGingerRosemaryBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodLavenderOrange BlossomGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanMuskCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Juniper Berries, Coriander 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

No season votes yet

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#69,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,211

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOriginal SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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.

Do Water – Nipiiy and Original Santal smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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