Factory Edition: Rich Santal
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
33
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 21% | 15% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 17% | 13% |
| Warm | 17% | 13% |
| Woody | 32% | 38% |
| Earthy | 16% | 9% |
| Animalic | 10% | 17% |
| Fresh | 6% | 10% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Leather accords and Violet, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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