Is Noted Aromas New York a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Santal 33
- New York
- 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.
A dry, smoky-feeling sandalwood that blends in easily, after Le Labo Santal 33. Violet and cardamom open it, leather and cedar do the rest.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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%
vs
17%
Leather
15%
vs
12%
Papyrus
12%
vs
10%
Violet
12%
vs
13%
Cedar
12%
vs
10%
Ambroxan
8%
vs
11%
Iris
7%
vs
12%
Cardamom
7%
vs
12%
Musk
5% share of the perfume
Leather
15%
vs
12%
Ambroxan
8%
vs
11%
Musk
5% share of the perfume
Cedar
10% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Sandalwood, cedar and leather suit autumn and winter, but the violet and papyrus keep it light enough for spring.
Occasions
An easy office and casual choice, tidy for dinner and formal events too. It has little to give a sporty day.
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.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Papyrus, Cedar, Ambroxan
Without musk
Where to buy
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New York EDP
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