Is The Parfum Hub Manhattan 33 a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?

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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 - Manhattan 33 EDP

The Parfum Hub's budget reading of Le Labo's cult Santal 33 (2011), the cardamom-violet-sandalwood-leather signature that became a fashion-world staple. Manhattan 33 leans on a spicier cardamom opening and a simpler sandalwood-amber base, trading the original's smoky leather complexity for a shorter-lived interpretation.

Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare

Santal 33 EDP A Manhattan 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

Manhattan 33 EDP

Notes

Top Notes

Cardamom 100%

Top Notes

Cardamom 62% Violet 38%

Heart Notes

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

Heart Notes

Leather 52% Iris 48%

Base Notes

Leather 45% Ambroxan 32% Musk 23%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 61% Amber 39%

Shared Notes

Cardamom 100% vs 61%

Only in Manhattan 33

Violet 38%

Shared Notes

Iris 9% vs 47%

Only in Santal 33

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

Only in Manhattan 33

Leather 52%

Only in Santal 33

Leather 45% Ambroxan 32% Musk 23%

Only in Manhattan 33

Sandalwood 61% Amber 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Santal 33 Manhattan 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.

Manhattan 33

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Woody-leather-cardamom structure with sandalwood warmth suits autumn and winter; too heavy for summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Confident woody-leather profile works for casual wear and low-key dates; less suited to formal settings.

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

47%

Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Cardamom, Violet, Iris

Key Differences

Adds ambroxan and cedar, drops amber