Is Quince Bois de Santal a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?
Santal 33 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Bois de Santal EDT
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Santal 33
- Bois de Santal
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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.
A versatile sandalwood scent with warm spicy undertones, perfect for both day and evening settings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cardamom
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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
The warm and creamy sandalwood makes it suitable for transitions in spring and fall, while its woody accords make it enjoyable in cooler summer nights and mild winter days.
Occasions
Its moderate projection makes it suitable for office and casual settings, while the soft woody charm is ideal for intimate dates. It lacks the freshness normally suitable for sporty activities.
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 4 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk
Adds amber and ginger, drops ambroxan and iris
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