Is Oil Perfumery Le Labo Santal 33 a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?

Santal 33 EDP

Le Labo by Frank Voelkl Original Acquired

Le Labo Santal 33 Oil

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Santal 33 Eau de Parfum bottle Santal 33 EDP
EDP Concentration Oil
U Gender U
2011 Year -
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Le Labo Santal 33 Perfume Oil bottle Le Labo Santal 33 Oil
$265.00+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at Amazon US
Best value $89.31/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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$84.99+ tax from
2.0 fl oz (60 ml) at Oil Perfumery
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Santal 33 Eau de Parfum ScentArt View Liquid → Santal 33 EDP
Le Labo Santal 33 Perfume Oil ScentArt View Liquid → Le Labo Santal 33 Oil

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 - Le Labo Santal 33 Oil
Sandalwood, leather and papyrus with cardamom, iris and violet. A dry, smoky wood oil that wears long and stays in the room.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Santal 33 EDP A Le Labo Santal 33 Oil 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
Le Labo Santal 33 Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Sandalwood Sandalwood 19% vs 19%
Leather Leather 15% vs 11%
Papyrus Papyrus 12% vs 5%
Violet Violet 12% vs 7%
Cedar Cedar 12% vs 15%
Iris Iris 7% vs 9%
Cardamom Cardamom 7% vs 13%
Musk Musk 5% vs 5%
Only in Santal 33
Ambroxan Ambroxan 9% share of the perfume
Only in Le Labo Santal 33
Amber Amber 10% share of the perfume
Shared Notes
Cardamom Cardamom 7% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Violet Violet 12% vs 7%
Cedar Cedar 12% vs 15%
Iris Iris 7% vs 9%
Only in Santal 33
Sandalwood Sandalwood 20% share of the perfume Papyrus Papyrus 12% share of the perfume
Shared Notes
Leather Leather 15% vs 11%
Musk Musk 5% vs 5%
Only in Santal 33
Ambroxan Ambroxan 9% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Santal 33 Le Labo Santal 33
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
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

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

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.

Le Labo Santal 33

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Dry wood and leather suit autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Dates, the office and formal events all fit.

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
92%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Papyrus, Cedar, Musk

Key Differences

Adds amber, drops ambroxan

Where to buy

Santal 33 EDP
Le Labo Santal 33 Oil
0.17 fl oz (5 ml)
Not available
0.34 fl oz (10 ml)
Not available
1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
Not available
2.0 fl oz (60 ml)
Not available

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