Santal 33

Parfumour’s Interpretation of Le Labo Santal 33

Santal 33 is one of the defining fragrances of the last decade, a creamy woody sandalwood from Le Labo, and our version keeps that iconic character.

The Story Behind the Scent

Created in 2011 by Frank Voelkl for the New York house Le Labo, Santal 33 became one of the defining fragrances of the last decade, a creamy woody sandalwood built around cardamom, violet and iris over a smooth sandalwood, cedar and leather base that became ubiquitous in cool boutiques and hotels worldwide.

Our interpretation captures the same signature, rebuilt at 40 percent perfume oil so the creamy woody character projects and lasts well on skin.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a luxury eau de parfum sold at high pricing. We build ours at a high perfume oil concentration and sell direct, so you get the same character for a fraction of the price.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a creamy woody sandalwood scent and wants a luxury style fragrance without the high price.

Notes

Top notes: Cardamom, Violet

Heart notes: Iris, Ambrox

Base notes: Sandalwood, Leather

How it Smells

It opens dry and spicy, with cardamom and a touch of violet.

The heart is soft and woody, with iris and a smooth ambrox accord.

The base is creamy and warm, with sandalwood, cedarwood and a soft leather giving that signature finish.

Common Questions

How close is it to Le Labo Santal 33?

Very close. We build the same woody sandalwood around cardamom, violet, sandalwood and leather, keeping the iconic Le Labo character at a fraction of the price.

How can it cost so much less than Le Labo Santal 33?

Most of the price of a luxury eau de parfum fragrance goes to the brand name, packaging and retail markup rather than the liquid itself. We put our budget into the scent and sell direct, so you get a comparable experience for a fraction of the price.

Is this the same perfume as Le Labo Santal 33?

No. We do not use the same formula or ingredients. It is an independent interpretation made to evoke the same style at a much lower price.

How long does it last?

You can expect several hours on skin. Spraying onto clothing as well as skin helps it last even longer.

Who is it best for?

It is unisex and is made for everyday wear and evenings.

How should I apply it?

Spray on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows. A light spritz on clothing makes it last through the day.

Disclaimer

Le Labo and Santal 33 are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Le Labo in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.