Is Scentleys 33 a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?

Santal 33 EDP

Le Labo by Frank Voelkl Original

33 EDP

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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 - 33 EDP
Scentleys' version of Le Labo's Santal 33 (2011) - the cult sandalwood-cedar-leather unisex icon, rendered woodier and less nuanced than the polarising original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Santal 33 EDP A 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
33 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 100% vs 53%
Only in 33
Violet 47%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 31% vs 48%
Cedar 23% vs 34%
Iris 9% vs 17%
Only in Santal 33
Papyrus 20% Violet 16%
Shared Notes
Leather 45% vs 35%
Musk 22% vs 39%
Only in Santal 33
Ambroxan 32%
Only in 33
Amber 25%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 33
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.

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Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Sandalwood-cedar-leather works across most of the year, strongest in autumn and cooler spring days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

A versatile casual and date wood; can flex to smart-casual but not built for the office or sport.

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
66%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Cedar, Violet

Key Differences

Adds amber, drops ambroxan and papyrus

Where to buy

Santal 33 EDP
33 EDP
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