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33 Santal 33

Name: 33 Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
Brand: SMEL.

SMEL. 33 Santal 33 is an Eau de Parfum. 33 Santal 33 opens with Iris, Violet, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Cedar, and Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Musk and Leather. SMEL.'s 33 Santal 33 carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Copycat's 33 chases Le Labo's Santal 33 - the creamy sandalwood-leather backbone is present and the cardamom spark on top is a fair echo - but it renders flatter and thinner than the original's famously dense, waxy sandalwood, fading within a few hours instead of clinging to skin and fabric for a full day.

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Inspired by

Santal 33 by Le Labo

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed

Cardamom42%

Iris31%

Violet27%

Heartas listed

Sandalwood46%

Cedar29%

Papyrus25%

Baseas listed

Leather53%

Musk47%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Projection

Intimate

Intensity

Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Fall Winter

The warm sandalwood-leather base is a cold-weather comfort scent that can feel heavy and cloying in summer humidity.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office

Understated and woody enough for the office, versatile for casual wear, but lacks the polish for black-tie formal occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Le Labo's Santal 33 built a cult following on a single idea done with unusual richness: a creamy, almost leathery sandalwood wrapped in cardamom spice and a whisper of violet and iris, so dense it reads as much as a texture as a scent. Copycat's 33 opens close - the cardamom-iris top is recognisable within seconds of spraying, and the sandalwood-cedarwood heart keeps the same warm, woody-leather direction the original is known for. Where it falls short is depth: Santal 33's sandalwood is thick, near-syrupy, and famously long-lasting on clothing for days, while 33's version is noticeably thinner, more linear, and settles into a simple musk within three or four hours rather than continuing to build. The leather note is present but polite rather than smoky, and the papyrus-cedar heart doesn't carry the same dry, minimalist edge the original is prized for. It's a decent way to sample the sandalwood-leather genre Santal 33 popularised without committing to the price, but anyone who has actually worn the original will clock the difference in richness immediately.

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