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Santal 33
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Le Labo's Santal 33 is an aromatic woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2011, this composition features the olfactory signature of Frank Voelkl.
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There is a before sandalwood and an after. The creation of this perfume changed 100% of the paradigms of perfumery, so you HAVE to own it to enjoy the novelty of a perfume that is pure art.
Perfume with too much hype that I don’t think is worth it; literally smells like leather. If you’re looking for that kind of aroma, there are many others on the market for a more economical price.
I want to start by saying this will be my first review and that this fragrance inspired me to write it. I don’t know much about notes or their behavior, but I am someone who has been moved by fragrances for about twenty years. What Santal 33 has given me is something no other fragrance has ever made me feel. Before buying it, I owned several bottles of Energetically New York and the Brave Swan Monsieur, and at least these two, I think, have nothing in common; they might have similar notes, but the fragrance behaves very differently; they’re just different smells). I can only describe my experience with the following words: Every time I use it, I feel like I’m in a starry night in the desert, untamed, and after traveling for days, a pause by the warmth of a campfire laughing with friends, knowing that with the first light, the adventure continues. Every time I focus on the fragrance, it inspires a sense of calm and confidence, as if everything is going to be fine. Any scent that makes me feel this way is a 10 in my books; I hope to know more perfumes like this, so complex and inspiring… Until that happens, it will probably be my favorite fragrance. As for the juice itself, objectively, the only thing I can distinguish is how creamy it feels with woods I can’t identify but are mysterious and intriguing to me, and at the same time a bit of leather, like an old jacket, in the best possible way. By the tenth hour, at the dusk of the fragrance, I feel a warmth on the skin that I suppose is cardamom and a vanilla that I don’t know if it’s declared; from then on, I feel the fragrance saying goodbye, leaving a floral and sweet trail, maybe violet? That reminds me of the smell of a woman left on a pillow the next morning. Until I met Santal 33, I never imagined a perfume could be a form of art… The f***ing guy is Frank Incrocci. And the experience of buying the fragrance is really unique; the fact of meeting the person who will mix it for you, seeing the process, and then waiting a week for the bottle to be ready to use makes it undoubtedly even more special.
It has a sparkling, citrusy, and woody opening; you could say it’s somewhat energizing. Later, it transforms into a woody, fresh, mentholated (my perception), warm scent; the leather note is also perceptible. It’s a pleasant, simple, and original aroma.
(I had already commented on this, but my review got deleted twice for some reason) I owned one once, but not the original or a flanker (how nice). I got a 30ml decant for just 185 Mexican pesos (about $9.10). Despite buying it at such a low price compared to the full bottle or any other flanker: what do you like? $50? I regret buying this sample so much and not something else, like a sample of a delicious, discontinued fragrance called Michael Kors for Men (literally got carried away by the trend, bad idea). I gave it to my dad, who then let my mom use it, who then let my sister use it, and in short words, every morning we left the house smelling like Santal 33. I didn’t like it; and it’s strange because I like sandalwood and leather, but simply not like this (even though I thought I was such a fan, I wasn’t). Imagine a smell of sandalwoods covered in leather but with a rubbery base. I don’t know how Egyptian papyrus smells, nor do I smell amber, violet, or iris; I suppose they’re in the base notes (I don’t know, I’m not great at identifying individual notes) or the decant just wasn’t good for this fragrance, although it’s weird because decants from that little shop are usually spot-on, though not 100%, and this one isn’t, especially since it’s so mass-produced, come on. Look closely, it could be that, because I read other reviews below and I don’t know where they got a citrus, menthol, or fresh note, or if they’re just smelling the last three ingredients of the recipe. I’m new to this world, though I’ve smelled and tried a decent variety (none niche, just this one), and I’ll need more experiences and smelling more varieties to appreciate it, but for now, it’s a resounding NO, pass.
What stands out most is a somewhat fresh opening with floral notes, and when it dries down, it’s mostly leather and woods, reminding me a bit of Ombre Leather but without jasmine, just woody leather. I see the opening as well unisex, but when it dries down, I feel it’s very, very masculine 👋🏻. IT’S NOT THE BIG DEAL REALY, THERE ARE MANY CLONES THAT SMELL THE SAME OR ALMOST IDENTICAL 🫤
Santal 33 is the perfect example of the word ‘overrated.’
After reading so many reviews about this perfume, I refused to even try it, having the false expectation that it would be too masculine and I, being a woman who loves gourmand, floral, and super feminine perfumes, thought I wouldn’t like it. BIG MISTAKE: this perfume is SPECTACULAR, it deserves the hype. On my skin, it smells so, so delicious!!! It has a sparkling, ambered opening, a creamy sandalwood, and dries down to a powdery cedar. Ugh, though I must say the price is way too high for what it offers. It reminded me a lot of a fragrance a friend used about 20 years ago; I remember perfectly she told me it was pure sandalwood essence, so it reminded me exactly of that aroma, so it could easily be replaced by a marked sandalwood perfume.
Santal 33 isn’t my absolute favorite, but calling it ‘overrated,’ ‘horrible,’ or ‘a bad fragrance’ is foolish. This piece aims to win you over with sandalwood as the star, paired with a harmonious blend that creates a soft, creamy leather feel. Le Labo has a clear identity, focusing on strong, simple aromas. Is that wrong? Absolutely not. There are fragrances with tons of notes, like Angel by Mugler or Amarige by Dior, and none are superior; they’re works to be understood. Those who love sandalwood will fall in love; it has quality ingredients and good longevity. For me, who can’t stand sandalwood dominating, I wouldn’t recommend it. But far from being bad, Santal 33 deserves to be valued for what it is. If only what we like is good, what’s left for the world of perfumery?
Sharp opening with wood and a touch of talc that’s trendy. Reminds me of Terre d’Hermes with its earthy/orange-attar vibe. As it dries down, violet and sandalwood emerge alongside the wood until the end. It lasted 6-7 hours. I don’t perceive the leather note at all.
The first thing that hit me was the smoky, ash-like vibe of Mezcal 400 Conejos—it’s super curious and pleasant. At first, it’s quite floral with a touch of femininity, but as it dries down, it clearly shifts to a more masculine scent.
If you’re looking for sandalwood, this is it, with little cedar. I think it’s unisex (it has very masculine and very feminine notes), but for women, use sparingly and it depends on the occasion. I detect leather after the opening; it’s more of a supporting note. No one mentions it, but at first, it smells more like cinnamon or both rather than cardamom. There’s more iris than violet, and yes, there’s a slight powdery sensation. The amber makes the sandalwood sweeter and deeper.
Too much hype; people use it just because they listen to corridos, and besides, the scent isn’t that good. If you use it, great, but you can’t use it if you don’t have a history of perfumes. No one uses it and acts like they love it, but in reality, they haven’t even smelled it.
Very good for a serious, older person. I tried it and didn’t like it; it smells like an older person. A relative who is a lawyer wears it and it smells great, enveloping you and making you stand out. But I repeat: it suits someone over 45. If you’re young and want it just for the song, no, seriously, I don’t recommend it.
Many who listen to Peso Pluma are young, and this perfume doesn’t fit a party-goer profile. It’s elegant, for special occasions. Saying it’s horrible or just hype doesn’t seem fair. Niche perfumery is expensive; there are cheaper options, but for those coming from catalog perfumes, it can be a challenge. Decants or dupes are always available. The important thing is that it smells incredible and, as the song says, conveys luxury.
Plain and simple… the opening is top-tier, projection is excellent, and it lasts a long time. At 50 and a lawyer, it suits me; my kids wear it and don’t mind it, all because of the corrido, haha. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone under 35.
Opens strong with wood, but within minutes shifts to something creamy and velvety. Its trail and projection are among the best I’ve tried.
Polarizing aroma, it may not even please sandalwood lovers; it’s a peculiar and ‘rough’ interpretation. The opening smells like bright eucalyptus, accompanied by citrus even if they aren’t felt alone. It’s an ISO E Super bomb; I think half of it is this molecule, and there’s lots of ambroxan; it gives longevity and translucent character, crystallizing the white floral and boosting the violet, with an overdose of ionones to masculinize. Carrot seeds are perceived, adding dryness. The leathery note is minimal and the protagonist: the sandalwoods, a mix of quality sandalwood with synthetic molecules like potent javanol. Masculine perfume, mature, elegant, versatile, and with undeniable character.
I didn’t like it. Smells like an older person and has nothing that makes it stand out.
Agreed, it’s for older, well-dressed people. Smells like wood, cream, and soft leather. It’s unisex, but not for everyone, especially if you only know it from a corrido.
I smelled it at the office without knowing what it was, and it made my head ache for several days until I gathered the courage to ask my smelly colleague what perfume he was wearing; he said it was ‘Santal 33’ as if expecting congratulations; the truth is I could only say ‘ahh ok thanks’. Today I say that if you like the smell of a peed mattress, this perfume is for you. Featherweight must be laughing every time they buy a bottle, something like a massive but private joke.
I gave it several chances and didn’t like it, but as I always say, you must know the copies to appreciate the original. I got Le B’eau Paradise Garden by Jean Paul Gaultier and didn’t buy it for taste but because it was trendy; little by little it reminded me of Santal 33, but I must say Santal 33 has greater quality, feels more natural, and has a double meaning in its scent, which makes it special.
Terrible, same as the gender mentioned. It lasts well and has projection, but smells like a clothing store in some San Pedro Garza mall.
Put this on a rainy day walking down the street with that wet earth aroma; you’ll spend the whole day sighing. Look, I have 20ml of this and a great dupe that isn’t here called Stallion 53.
To the guy below, they nailed a clone on Carcanuelo because his comment doesn’t match Santal 33 at all.
The citrus notes aren’t felt, they just give shine. A bomb of ISO E Super and ambroxan, with violet and orris butter (ionones) very prominent alongside the sandalwood. A dry, transparent sandalwood with a green touch like juniper or cypress. The edges are polished with a slight aquatic note and a minimum touch of vanilla that doesn’t sweeten but rounds it out. It’s not my olfactory taste, but it’s an interesting composition, a true classic.
A huge, bland, and absurd MEH.
It’s one of the luxury perfumes that, despite having an almost exact clone (Bravo Monsieur), has a unique touch. Santal has a sweetness that makes the difference for me to like the original and not the clones. The charm is the trail, not so much smelling it on skin.
I bought a decant just to get rid of the ‘weight’ of trying it. My first impression was negative; I thought I’d never wear something like this. Without judging, the vibrant sandalwoods flooded my day. One cold night, I decided to apply it to see if it would trigger a reaction or reveal why it’s on an imaginary pedestal, or if it just got popular because of a tribute song. Walking through the urban night, with smells of burnt rubber and tobacco, the aroma projected exquisitely on my nose. It was vibrant and sparkling, interacting with the dark environment of nightclubs. I wasn’t in an elegant spot, but it fit perfectly. I smiled imagining how, on those club nights, the Mexican artist who surely frequents them gets soaked in that sensation of interacting with their scent and demonstrating versatility I never expected from its declared notes. Finally, I found that ‘charm’ that young people like me seek, perhaps forcing the taste and ending up finding it amidst its ostentation. I wouldn’t buy it for the price, but its surge and excess could be justified. That night it dressed me and trapped me in the character that boasts of that energy.
Around this time of year in Mexico, three DNA scents dominate everything: 1. Baccarat Rouge 540 and its thousands of copies, mostly on women. 2. The stench of Bharara King (which mimics Herba Pura); half the drunk guys and the non-drunk gym-goers, workers, and street people wear it; there’s a doctor at my job who wears it, and the smell leaks into the office and the stairs—how do patients stand it without fainting? 3. Santal 33, worn by 99% of the gay community, drag queens, cross-dressers, and fashionistas with ridiculous styles, also in the gym, a bit more on women than men, and at a famous cantina in Guadalajara’s Historic Center, the bartender wore it; I asked if it was Santal 33, he pulled out the original 50ml Le Labo bottle, and I spun around in my heels thinking, ‘Oh my gosh! So that perfume isn’t that expensive.’ Everyone wants to smell like one of these three, EVERYONE. I’m impressed that even anti-types like Fraîche and Le Scens released versions to democratize the ‘smell of luxury’ (insert face with eyes rolled back).
The power of simplicity. A delicious fragrance in its minimalism. Santal 33 doesn’t try to surprise with dramatic evolutions because from the very first second it delivers everything it has to say and does it well. It’s linear, yes, but not boring. Australian sandalwood dominates from start to finish, offering a soft, dry, and enveloping white wood accord, with a slightly herbal and smoky base. Its magic is versatility: it works just as well at the office, in mild or cold weather, and even on special occasions where you don’t want to shout but still leave a mark. It’s not invasive or sweet, making it appealing to those looking for something clean, modern, and with character. It’s not an ‘ugly’ fragrance, but it’s not for everyone. It has a hipster, cool, urban vibe and is definitely unisex. I recommend testing it on skin before deciding. My rating: 8.5/10. Ideal for those who value subtlety and authenticity.
Good for everyday wear, but it doesn’t bring anything new and reminds me of many other perfumes. Still, it’s beautiful.
I think it’s a good perfume, more suited for fall and winter. To me, it’s totally masculine, not unisex; on a woman’s neck, it only makes sense if it’s been soaked in her partner’s scent. It’s not very youthful either; it’s a deep, mature fragrance.
I tried it and didn’t like it. It feels like pure grass with no violet, no iris, nothing else—just grass, and I don’t like it. I’ll never try it again.
It smells strange to me. The iris note, which I absolutely love, is completely overshadowed by a sharp citrus touch. It smells mostly like freshly cut grass with a dominant iris base.
I wrote a review for it two years ago and received comments that it’s a good fragrance for a high price, but many people say it’s invasive and smells like a cobbler shop or something very old, like furniture or an uncle’s shelf. It’s a scent that generates good acceptance for me; I’m a lover of spices and novelty. Unfortunately, I think the hype destroyed this great fragrance.
It smells like a Santería shop 😂. I use more challenging scents like Gucci’s Voice of the Snake or Orto Parisi’s Cuoi, but this one smells weird. I don’t get the hype; it reminds me of a shaman shop or those doing cleansings with copal in downtown Mexico City.
If you’re cheap, it’ll remind you of Santería stuff and third-world vibes; if you have class, it smells like an old bookstore or a temperate forest.
I love it, I don’t know if I can say anything new about this masterpiece. I discovered it when a cousin on vacation left his house smelling like this, and I fell in love. I use it carefully because it can be overwhelming if you overdo it. I wear it any day, at any time, in any weather—even on the beach, it’s a delight. I like mixing it with more feminine or vanilla-based perfumes. I always get compliments. A forever favorite.
It’s an absolute beast of a quality. Even though its DNA is the most copied, nobody matches it with ingredient quality. It starts with a light, natural cardamom, not spicy, just on the initial burst. The star is sandalwood, giving creaminess and a milky touch. There’s a clean leather, cedar with iris and violet for a woody, powdery body that isn’t heavy. Amber and papyrus form the base. It’s highly versatile, suitable for almost any occasion. On cool days, up to 20°C, you can wear it all day without issues. It has good concentration and lasts about 12 hours. The trail is special—not invasive but noticeable; at first it might feel a bit ‘heavy’ then it moderates, but it’s always there. Men and women alike can enjoy it, and the price is fair for what it offers. You’ll smell it on the street, especially in upscale areas, but it’s not a cliché scent. It’s refined and non-offensive, though some might be intimidated; but if you let someone else smell it, they’ll struggle to say it doesn’t smell delicious.