Zambesi
meets Original Santal.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Bergamot · Tonka Bean · Cedar · Sandalwood · Musk
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Olfattology ZambesiConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Creed Original SantalConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2021 | 2005 |
| Leading accords | woody · amber · vanilla | aromatic · woody · fresh spicy |
| Notes unique to this record | Tangerine, Magnolia, Vanilla, Labdanum, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Peru Balsam, Patchouli, Ambergris | Juniper Berries, Coriander, Ginger, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Geranium, Orange Blossom, Oakmoss |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.95 · 22 votes | 3.38 · 1,374 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.00 · 21 votes | 2.29 · 1,523 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Zambesi
Not specified by source · International English-language listing listing
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Hexamethylindanopyran, Vanillin, Limonene, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Santalum album oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Myroxylon pereirae oil/extract, Linalool, Benzyl cinnamate, Benzyl benzoate, Rose ketones, Pinene, Coumarin, Jasmine oil/extract, Beta-caryophyllene, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Citral, Cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol
Official English-language product declaration. Check the packaging for the formula supplied; language editions and historical formulas may differ.
Source: Olfattology official product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
Original Santal
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.