Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum bottle

Le Labo

Santal 33

Eau de Parfum

Dry sandalwood and cedar with cardamom, violet and a leathery edge.

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2 comparisons

A different interpretation of a familiar fragrance. Explore what each one brings.

Zara Energetically New York Eau de Parfum bottle

Zara

Recommended
Why we recommend it

Spicy sandalwood brings Santal 33 to mind, with jasmine adding a floral touch. As it settles, the woods feel creamier and simpler, with less leather in the drydown.

Energetically New York

Eau de ParfumFragrance in its own right

Spicy sandalwood brings Santal 33 to mind, with jasmine adding a floral touch. As it settles, the woods feel creamier and simpler, with less leather in the drydown.

How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Santal 33 compared with Energetically New York
AccordOriginalSantal 33AlternativeEnergetically New York
Woody
Creamy
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Green
Performance
Expected performance: Santal 33 compared with Energetically New York
MeasureOriginalSantal 33AlternativeEnergetically New York
ProjectionStrongModerate
LongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrsModerate4–6 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Santal 33

Broad wear categories reviewed against community longevity and scent-trail reports for this exact version; skin, application and formulation affect results.

Profile reviewed

Energetically New York

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports; projection refers to the early scent cloud, not the entire wear time. Reports vary with skin, application and batch.

Profile reviewed

Dossier Woody Sandalwood Eau de Parfum bottle

Dossier

Recommended
Why we recommend it

Violet leaf and cardamom introduce Santal 33’s green, spicy side. Sandalwood becomes creamier as it settles, with less leather and a softer amber and musk drydown.

Woody Sandalwood

Eau de ParfumClose dupe

Violet leaf and cardamom introduce Santal 33’s green, spicy side. Sandalwood becomes creamier as it settles, with less leather and a softer amber and musk drydown.

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How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Santal 33 compared with Woody Sandalwood
AccordOriginalSantal 33AlternativeWoody Sandalwood
Woody
Creamy
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Green
Performance
Expected performance: Santal 33 compared with Woody Sandalwood
MeasureOriginalSantal 33AlternativeWoody Sandalwood
ProjectionStrongModerate
LongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrsLong-lasting6–9 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Santal 33

Broad wear categories reviewed against community longevity and scent-trail reports for this exact version; skin, application and formulation affect results.

Profile reviewed

Woody Sandalwood

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports; projection refers to the early scent cloud, not the entire wear time. Reports vary with skin, application and batch.

Profile reviewed