Is Rebel Aromas Rebel 33 a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?

Santal 33 EDP

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Rebel 33 EDP

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Santal 33 Eau de Parfum bottle Santal 33 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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Rebel 33 Eau de Parfum bottle Rebel 33 EDP
$267.00+ tax from
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - Rebel 33 EDP
Rebel 33 nods to Le Labo Santal 33's cult woody-leather signature but leans on a brighter citrus-spice opening and a simpler cedarwood-patchouli base, missing the creamy sandalwood-and-leather texture that made the original iconic.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Santal 33 EDP A Rebel 33 EDP 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
Rebel 33 EDP

Notes

Only in Santal 33
Sandalwood Sandalwood 31% Cedar Cedar 23% Papyrus Papyrus 20% Violet Violet 16% Iris Iris 9%
Only in Rebel 33
Spicy Notes Spicy Notes 36% Jasmine Jasmine 32% Lavender Lavender 32%
Shared Notes
Musk Musk 22% vs 32%
Only in Santal 33
Leather Leather 45% Ambroxan 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Rebel 33
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Rebel 33

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Community season votes for Le Labo Santal 33, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Wearers put Le Labo Santal 33, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office and casual wear.

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
9%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Musk

Key Differences

Adds apple and bergamot, drops ambroxan and cardamom

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