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Santal 33 Eau de Parfum bottle Santal 33 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2011 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Santal's Kiss Eau de Parfum bottle Santal's Kiss EDP

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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
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some swear it's a dead ringer for Santal 33, even outperforming it, while others are utterly underwhelmed. Expect a woody-spicy scent that's either a fantastic value proposition or a confusing letdown.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Only in Santal 33
Cardamom 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 31% vs 19%
Cedar 23% vs 13%
Papyrus 20% vs 11%
Violet 15% vs 10%
Iris 9% vs 10%
Only in Santal 33
Leather 45% Ambrox Super 32% Musk 23%

Accords

Santal 33 Santal's Kiss
100%
Woody
100%
70%
Powdery
66%
65%
Leather
46%
50%
Warm Spicy
64%
Aromatic
45%
30%
Green
Woody shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
70%
66%
Leather shared
65%
46%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
64%
45%
30%

Performance

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

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:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its versatile woody and powdery accords make it suitable for various settings, leaning casual or date-night due to its inviting warmth. While some report strong performance, others find it lacking, making it less of a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
73%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Santal 33 EDP
Santal's Kiss EDP
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