Is Aevor Scents 203 a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?
Santal 33 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
203 EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Santal 33
- 203
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A cult favorite for good reason - Santal 33 is the blueprint for modern woody minimalism, radiating quiet confidence with creamy sandalwood and papyrus. Refined, genderless, and instantly recognizable.
Dry, smoky Virginia cedar softened by iris and settling into a creamy sandalwood and amber base. A relaxed woody scent that suits anyone, best in cooler months.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cardamom
100%
Virginia Cedarwood
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Santal 33's creamy sandalwood and leather warmth make it most compelling in the fall and spring, with enough airy violet and powdery nuance for mild winter use. It can feel dense on the hottest days, so summer use is best in the evening or in climate control.
Occasions
Its refined, non-loud projection makes it ideal for the office or casual outings where subtlety is valued. It can be intriguing on dates but is too understated for formal statement wear or active sport settings.
Seasons
Smoky cedar, sandalwood and amber are cosy in cool weather, though the dry cedar opening stays crisp enough for mild days.
Occasions
A dry, quiet wood profile is easy to wear at work and on weekends, with enough warmth for evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Iris, Sandalwood
Adds ambroxan and cardamom, drops amber and virginia cedarwood
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