Is Pearl Fragrances Santal 33 a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?
Santal 33 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Santal 33 Extrait
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
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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.
Pearl Fragrances' take on Le Labo's cult Santal 33 keeps the creamy sandalwood-cardamom signature recognisable, but the violet and leather that make the original so polarising fade fast, leaving a simpler, sweeter woody musk within a couple of hours.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cardamom
100%
vs
66%
Leather
45%
vs
27%
Sandalwood
31%
vs
42%
Cedar
23%
vs
30%
Musk
22%
vs
27%
Violet
15%
vs
41%
Iris
9%
vs
31%
Bergamot
33%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Creamy sandalwood and cardamom read warm and cosy, best suited to cooler months rather than summer heat.
Occasions
Understated and versatile enough for office wear, and equally comfortable in casual everyday settings.
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 7 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk
Adds bergamot, drops ambroxan and papyrus
Where to buy
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