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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 one's a proper chameleon: a smooth, leathery-woody scent with a powdery iris heart that people either adore or find utterly repulsive initially due to a baby powder blast. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but well-blended once it settles.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 20% | 10% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 17% |
| Sweet | 12% | 8% |
| Warm | 16% | 13% |
| Woody | 33% | 33% |
| Earthy | 12% | 12% |
| Animalic | 13% | 12% |
| Fresh | 12% | 16% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and clean, soft character make it suitable for office wear, as noted by reviewers. The subtle sensuality of leather and iris also lends itself well to dates and formal occasions without being overpowering.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Leather, Iris accords and Cardamom, Iris notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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