Santal 33

Alexandria Fragrances

Santal's Kiss

88%accuracy

Follows the original note list closely.

Jo Milano

Game Of Spades Bid

83%accuracy

Brings ambroxan and cedarwood to the mix and skips papyrus, virginia cedar and amber from the original.

Zara

Energetically New York Elixir

81%accuracy

Swaps some of the original's leather, papyrus and virginia cedar for suede and jasmine.

Emper

Stallion 53

81%accuracy

Follows the original note list closely.

Le Monde Gourmand

Santal Supreme

78%accuracy

The clone has shorter longevity (typically 4-5 hours vs 6-8 hours) and slightly reduced sillage, with a less sophisticated balance between the sandalwood and violet components. The iris and papyrus elements are more muted in the clone version.

Emir

Rich Santal

78%accuracy

Emir Rich Santal tends to project slightly stronger in the opening and lacks some of the original's subtle violet and ambroxan complexity in the dry down. The longevity is comparable but the scent feels marginally more linear, with less of Le Labo's sophisticated nuanced evolution.

Zara

Energetically New York

77%accuracy

Brings jasmine to the mix and skips leather, papyrus and virginia cedar from the original. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.

Paris Corner

Emir Rich Santal

76%accuracy

The clone lacks the papyrus and virginia cedar nuances that give Santal 33 its sophisticated, slightly woody character; Emir Rich Santal has noticeably shorter longevity (4-5 hours vs 8+ hours) and less linear performance throughout the wear.

Zakat

King Asad

74%accuracy

The clone lacks the papyrus note's dry texture, making it feel somewhat more linear and less complex than the original. Longevity and projection are generally moderate, performing adequately but not matching Santal 33's impressive staying power.

Orientica

Amber Noir

72%accuracy

The clone simplifies the fragrance pyramid by reducing aromatic complexity, particularly missing the distinctive virginia cedar and papyrus notes that give Santal 33 its refined character. Longevity and sillage are also noticeably softer on Amber Noir compared to the original's impressive projection.

Dua

33 Shades of Santal

82%accuracy

The clone may lack some of the original's subtle nuance and longevity, with the sandalwood appearing slightly more prominent and less balanced against the supporting notes. Sillage and projection are generally comparable, but Dua's version can feel marginally warmer and less complex in the base.

Swaps some of the original's woody, powdery and leather for sandalwood, cardamom and jasmine.

Swaps some of the original's woody, powdery and leather for cardamom, sandalwood and jasmine.

Fine'ry.

Jungle Santal

74%accuracy

Swaps some of the original's sandalwood, leather and virginia cedar for oolong tea. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.