Is Le Monde Gourmand Santal Supreme a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?
Santal 33 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Santal Supreme EDT
Santal 33 and Santal Supreme both aim for a creamy sandalwood experience, but diverge in execution. Santal 33 is a refined, pricier EDP, celebrated for its balanced woody minimalism. Santal Supreme, a budget EDT, is a more polarizing take. Its sandalwood is accompanied by a dill pickle-like tang that some find off-putting, while others appreciate its clean simplicity. If you seek the original's smooth sophistication, choose Santal 33. If you're budget-conscious and willing to risk a unique, potentially challenging twist, Santal Supreme might be worth a try.
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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 Supreme
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the OG sandalwood experience.
- You prefer a higher concentration EDP.
- You want a more balanced, less risky scent.
- You appreciate refined, minimalist fragrances.
- You're on a tight budget.
- You enjoy unique and challenging scents.
- You like a clean, slightly 'sour' sandalwood.
- You want a lighter, everyday EDT.
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 Supreme is a divisive woody scent, adored by some for its serene, clean vibes, but infamous among others for its notorious 'pickle' note. A dupe for Santal 33 for some, a budget disaster for others. Give it a sniff, but be warned: you might find yourself in a pickle.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Cardamom
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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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its airy and woody profile, described as inoffensive by many, makes it a good office scent, though some find it too fleeting for strong projection there. Its clean and fresh feel suits casual wear excellently, with several reviewers highlighting it as an "on-the-go" or everyday scent.
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 3 of its 5 notes, including Sandalwood, Musk, Violet
Adds fig and vetiver, drops ambroxan and cardamom
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