Is Alexandria Fragrances Santal's Kiss a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?
Santal 33 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2017 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Santal's Kiss Extrait
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Santal 33
- Santal's Kiss
- 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.
Creamy sandalwood with cardamom, cedar and papyrus, then violet, iris, leather and amber. A powdery woody-aromatic in the spirit of Santal 33, smooth and long-lasting.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Sandalwood
20% share of the perfume
Papyrus
12% share of the perfume
Violet
12% share of the perfume
Cedar
12% share of the perfume
Iris
7% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Base Notes
Sandalwood
19%
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19%
Leather
15%
vs
10%
Papyrus
12%
vs
11%
Violet
12%
vs
10%
Cedar
12%
vs
13%
Iris
7%
vs
10%
Cardamom
7%
vs
13%
Amber
10% share of the perfume
Cardamom
7% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
19%
vs
19%
Papyrus
12%
vs
11%
Violet
12%
vs
10%
Cedar
12%
vs
13%
Iris
7%
vs
10%
Cardamom
14% share of the perfume
Leather
11% share of the perfume
Amber
10% share of the perfume
Leather
15% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
9% share of the perfume
Musk
5% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Dry woods and soft leather suit autumn most, and the airy papyrus and iris make spring a good second. Summer is possible but the powdery warmth drags in heat.
Occasions
Smooth and wearable, it suits the office, casual days and dates. It is a little soft for the most formal 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 7 of its 8 notes, including Papyrus, Cedar, Cardamom
Adds amber, drops ambroxan and musk
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