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33 Santal 33 Eau de Parfum bottle 33 Santal 33 EDP
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- Year 2012
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 33 Santal 33 EDP
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Le Labo Santal 33 (2011) - the pyramid maps the original's violet opening, ambrox heart, and cedar dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
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Our Verdict - Santal EDP
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
33 Santal 33 EDP
Santal EDP

Notes

Accords

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95%
Woody
100%
Powdery
71%
65%
Amber
47%
55%
Leather
64%
55%
Warm Spicy
62%
50%
Musky
Iris
50%
45%
Aromatic
45%
Woody shared
95%
100%
71%
Amber shared
65%
47%
Leather shared
55%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
62%
50%
50%
Aromatic shared
45%
45%

Performance

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Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

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Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

The violet-led opening and cedar-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Le Labo bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Le Labo signature.

Santal

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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