Santal 33 Eau de Parfum vs Saont III Eau de Parfum

Santal 33

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2011	Year	2011
££	Price Tier	£

Saont III

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Santal 33

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 - Saont III

A budget take on Le Labo's cult Santal 33. Saont III lands that instantly recognisable dry cedar-and-sandalwood signature with the violet-leather facet and cardamom lift, capturing the trendsetting woody character. It reads a shade drier and sharper, the creamy sandalwood roundness and beastly longevity of the original not quite matched.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	1%
Floral	6%	16%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	5%	3%
Sweet	10%	18%
Warm	31%	21%
Woody	27%	35%
Earthy	9%	15%
Animalic	23%	10%
Fresh	12%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Santal 33 EdP

Saont III EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Cardamom 100%

Top Notes

Cedar 60% Cardamom 40%

Heart Notes

Sandalwood 31% Cedar 23% Papyrus 20% Violet 16% Iris 9%

Heart Notes

Sandalwood 31% Violet 24% Leather 24% Papyrus 20%

Base Notes

Leather 45% Ambrox Super 32% Musk 23%

Base Notes

Amber 57% Iris 43%

Shared Notes

Cardamom 100% vs 40%

Only in Saont III

Cedar 60%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 31% vs 31%

Papyrus 20% vs 19%

Violet 15% vs 24%

Only in Santal 33

Cedar 23% Iris 9%

Only in Saont III

Leather 24%

Only in Santal 33

Leather 45% Ambrox Super 32% Musk 23%

Only in Saont III

Amber 57% Iris 43%

Accords

Santal 33 Saont III

100%

Woody

90%

70%

Powdery

40%

65%

Leather

50%

Aromatic

60%

50%

Warm Spicy

Amber

45%

30%

Green

Woody shared

100%

90%

Powdery shared

70%

40%

Leather shared

65%

50%

Aromatic

60%

Warm Spicy

50%

Amber

45%

Green

30%

Performance

Santal 33 Saont III

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.

Saont III

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The dry cedar-sandalwood-leather core makes this a cooler-weather scent for autumn and winter, wearable in spring; a little dry and warm for high summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Effortlessly cool and unisex, it suits casual days, the office and relaxed evenings; refined enough to edge into smart-casual but not a formal statement.