No.468 Santal 33

Eden's No.468 is styled on Le Labo's Santal 33, one of the most recognisable modern woody fragrances thanks to its smoky, leather-adjacent sandalwood signature. It opens with sandalwood and cedarwood straight away, establishing the woody backbone early rather than building to it. Cardamom, violet and papyrus in the heart add a soft, slightly powdery texture that keeps the composition from feeling harsh. The base brings in amber, iris and oud for a smoky, incense-tinged finish that's the clearest link to the original's cult appeal. It's a gender-neutral, confident scent that wears well for both daytime and evening use, and captures the essential woody-smoky mood that made Santal 33 famous. Where it falls short of Le Labo's version is texture and complexity - the original has a raw, almost leathery grain to it that this cleaner, softer alternative doesn't fully reproduce, and longevity is noticeably shorter too.