ScentArt
Which Should You 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.
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Le Labo Santal 33 (2011) - violet, sandalwood and leather translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 15% | 18% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 5% |
| Sweet | 13% | 12% |
| Warm | 13% | 16% |
| Woody | 38% | 33% |
| Earthy | 9% | 12% |
| Animalic | 17% | 15% |
| Fresh | 10% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
Sandalwood-cardamom-leather versatile cool weather.
Occasions
Office, casual, date.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Violet, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.