Is Alexandria UK Santal's Kiss a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?

Santal 33 EDP

Le Labo by Frank Voelkl Original Favourite

Santal's Kiss EDP

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Santal 33 Eau de Parfum bottle Santal 33 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2011 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Santal's Kiss Eau de Parfum bottle Santal's Kiss EDP
$305.99+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Santal 33 EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Santal's Kiss EDP
A creamy-sandalwood, extrait-strength take on Le Labo Santal 33's cult leather-and-wood signature. Louder and sweeter on opening than the original's dry, skin-close blend, with shorter-lived depth once the papyrus and leather fade.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Santal 33 EDP A Santal's Kiss EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Santal 33 EDP
Santal's Kiss EDP

Notes

Santal 33
Santal's Kiss

Heart Notes

Leather 65% Floral Notes 35%
Shared Notes
Leather 45% vs 64%
Sandalwood 31% vs 48%
Cedar 23% vs 44%
Musk 22% vs 24%
Papyrus 20% vs 55%
Only in Santal 33
Cardamom 100% Ambroxan 32% Violet 16% Iris 9%
Only in Santal's Kiss
Floral Notes 35% Amber 28%
Only in Santal 33
Cardamom 100%
Only in Santal's Kiss
Papyrus 56% Cedar 44%
Only in Santal 33
Sandalwood 31% Cedar 23% Papyrus 20% Violet 16% Iris 9%
Only in Santal's Kiss
Leather 65% Floral Notes 35%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 24%
Only in Santal 33
Leather 45% Ambroxan 32%
Only in Santal's Kiss
Sandalwood 48% Amber 28%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Santal 33 Santal's Kiss
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Santal 33

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

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.

Santal's Kiss

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Community season votes for Le Labo Santal 33, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Wearers put Le Labo Santal 33, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office and casual wear.

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.

Overall scent match
56%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Sandalwood, Cedar, Papyrus

Key Differences

Adds amber and floral notes, drops ambroxan and cardamom

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