Is Noted Aromas New York a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?

Santal 33 EDP

Le Labo by Frank Voelkl Original

New York EDP

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Santal 33 Eau de Parfum bottle Santal 33 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2011 Year -
££ Price Tier £
New York Eau de Parfum bottle New York 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 - New York EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Le Labo Santal 33 (2011) - violet, sandalwood and leather translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Santal 33 EDP A New York 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
New York EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 100% vs 48%
Only in New York
Violet 52%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 31% vs 44%
Papyrus 20% vs 25%
Iris 9% vs 30%
Only in Santal 33
Cedar 23% Violet 16%
Shared Notes
Leather 45% vs 36%
Ambroxan 32% vs 33%
Only in Santal 33
Musk 23%
Only in New York
Cedar 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 New York
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
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.

New York

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Sandalwood-cardamom-leather versatile cool weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Office, casual, date.

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
75%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Cedar, Papyrus

Key Differences

Without musk

Where to buy

Santal 33 EDP
New York EDP

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