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Which Should You Buy?
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Le Labo's Santal 33 (2011) - the Frank Voelkl sandalwood-cardamom-violet niche composition that became Le Labo's defining signature and a 2010s unisex icon, here translated into a violet-cardamom opening over iris-ambrox and a sandalwood-cedarwood close. Honest dupe-fidelity for unisex daily wear at a fraction of the niche price.
This is a seriously polarising scent - some find it a unique, woody masterpiece, others get headache-inducing pickle juice. You'll either adore its distinctive character or swerve it completely.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Sandalwood-iris-cedarwood structure works year-round with autumn and winter strongest.
Occasions
Versatile unisex sandalwood fits office, casual, date, formal across daytime and evening.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent woody and leathery accords, alongside reviews mentioning strong projection, suggest it's best suited for evenings or casual wear where impact is desired. While some wear it at work, its 'into your face' nature means discretion is key in professional settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, leather, amber
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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