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

Santal 33 EDP

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Santal 33 Eau de Parfum bottle Santal 33 EDP
EDP Concentration Oil
U Gender U
2011 Year 2011
££ Price Tier ££
Le Labo Santal 33 Perfume Oil bottle Le Labo Santal 33 Oil

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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
A modern classic, Santal 33 is known for its woody depth and refined presence. It's a staple for those seeking a sophisticated sandalwood scent.
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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
Cardamom 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 23% vs 47%
Violet 15% vs 23%
Iris 9% vs 29%
Only in Santal 33
Sandalwood 31% Papyrus 20%
Shared Notes
Leather 45% vs 22%
Musk 22% vs 11%
Only in Santal 33
Ambroxan 32%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Long (6-10h)
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

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.

Le Labo Santal 33

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Santal 33's warm, woody profile suits cool weather in fall and winter, though its balanced nature allows for spring wear with moderation in summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and refined sandalwood scent make it suitable for office and formal settings, while still having appeal for romantic occasions.

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
88%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Adds amber, drops ambroxan

Where to buy

Santal 33 EDP
Le Labo Santal 33 Oil
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