
Le Labo
A creamy sandalwood embrace softened by powdery violet and warmed with leather's subtle smokiness across skin
Top Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Best Clone
The best clone of Le Labo Santal 33 is 33 Shades of Santal by Dua, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $43, about 82% cheaper than the $240 original.

Le Monde Gourmand
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
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
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
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.

Paris Corner
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
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
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Price
4-6 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
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
$101
FragranceNet
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
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
$43
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
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.