Factory Edition: Rich Santal Eau de Parfum bottle Factory Edition: Rich Santal
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Inspired by Santal 33 Eau de Parfum bottle Inspired by Santal 33

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Factory Edition: Rich Santal
This is *the* Santal 33 clone everyone talks about, and for good reason. It nails the niche, expensive smell at a fraction of the price, though some hardcore fans might spot the subtle differences. It's a divisive scent, so skip the blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Inspired by Santal 33
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 21% 20%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 4% 5%
Sweet 17% 12%
Warm 17% 16%
Woody 32% 33%
Earthy 16% 12%
Animalic 10% 13%
Fresh 6% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Factory Edition: Rich Santal EdP
Inspired by Santal 33 EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet 33% vs 53%
Cardamom 33% vs 46%
Only in Factory Edition: Rich Santal
Papyrus 33%
Shared Notes
Iris 58% vs 35%
Only in Factory Edition: Rich Santal
Amber 42%
Only in Inspired by Santal 33
Ambrox Super 38% Papyrus 26%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 40% vs 40%
Leather 30% vs 27%
Cedar 28% vs 31%

Accords

Factory Edition: Rich Santal Inspired by Santal 33
100%
Woody
95%
71%
Powdery
55%
Leather
65%
57%
Warm Spicy
50%
47%
Iris
55%
Amber
55%
Woody shared
100%
95%
71%
Leather shared
55%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
50%
Iris shared
47%
55%
55%

Performance

Factory Edition: Rich Santal Inspired by Santal 33
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Factory Edition: Rich Santal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its bold, woody character and at least moderate projection, Rich Santal is best suited for social occasions where it can make a statement without overwhelming. It's too assertive for most office environments but works well for an evening out or a stylish casual look.

Inspired by Santal 33

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Sandalwood-iris-cedarwood structure works year-round with autumn and winter strongest.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Versatile unisex sandalwood fits office, casual, date, formal across daytime and evening.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
95%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Leather, Iris accords and Violet, Cardamom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Factory Edition: Rich Santal
Inspired by Santal 33
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