Is Aromara Santal Thirty Three a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?
Santal 33 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Santal Thirty Three 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 Thirty Three
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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.
Santal Thirty Three is Aromara's 35% Extrait interpretation of Le Labo Santal 33, the woody-aromatic that defined a decade of niche minimalism. It reproduces the cardamom-and-violet opening and the leathery ambrox-sandalwood signature reasonably well, but comes across noticeably flatter and less creamy than the original's iconic sillage, with the leather and musk pushed forward to compensate for cheaper sandalwood.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cardamom
100%
vs
58%
Leather
45%
vs
20%
Ambroxan
32%
vs
37%
Sandalwood
31%
vs
34%
Musk
22%
vs
17%
Papyrus
20%
vs
25%
Violet
15%
vs
41%
Iris
9%
vs
37%
Cedar
23%
Virginia Cedarwood
29%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Creamy woody-leather composition suits cooler weather layering, versatile enough to stretch into spring.
Occasions
Understated and sophisticated, works equally well for the office and casual wear, with enough character for evening plans.
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 8 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Papyrus, Ambroxan
Adds virginia cedarwood, drops cedar
Where to buy
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Santal Thirty Three Extrait
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