Is The Fragrance World UK 33 Santal 33 a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?
Santal 33 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
33 Santal 33 EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Santal 33
- 33 Santal 33
- in both
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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.
Dry, papery and softly spiced, this is the Le Labo Santal 33 idea at a lighter volume. Sandalwood and leather sit in the middle, cedar and papyrus finish it, and it stays close to the skin.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cardamom
100%
vs
35%
Leather
45%
vs
25%
Ambroxan
32%
vs
34%
Sandalwood
31%
vs
39%
Cedar
23%
vs
45%
Musk
22%
vs
29%
Papyrus
20%
vs
24%
Violet
15%
vs
35%
Iris
9%
vs
29%
Sandalwood
31%
vs
39%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Sandalwood, leather and cedar suit autumn and winter best. The cool violet and iris top keep it wearable in spring.
Occasions
A quiet, even wear that suits the office, dates and dinners alike. It lacks the energy for 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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Papyrus, Cedar
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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