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Santal 33
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Le Labo 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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- Positivo 65%
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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 behaviour, but I am a person who has vibrated with fragrances for about twenty years. What Santal 33 has given me is something no other fragrance has made me feel. Before buying it, I had several bottles of Energetically New York and the Ganso Bravo Monsieur and at least these two, I think, have nothing in common, they may have similar notes but the fragrance behaves very differently, simply they are different smells). I can only describe my experience with the following words: Every time I use it, I have the sensation of being in a starry night in the desert, untamed, and after travelling 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 me a sense of calm and confidence, as if everything is going to be fine. Any scent that makes me feel like this is a 10 in my books, wish I could know more perfumes like this, so complex and that inspire in this way… Until that happens, it will probably be my favourite fragrance. As for the juice itself, objectively, the only thing I can distinguish is how creamy it feels when smelled with woods I can’t distinguish but which seem mysterious and intriguing to me, and at the same time a bit of leather, like an old jacket, in the best possible sense. By the tenth hour, at the sunset of the fragrance, I feel a warmth on the skin which I suppose is the cardamom and a vanilla I don’t know if is declared; from then on I feel the fragrance saying goodbye leaving a floral and sweet remnant, perhaps the violet? Which reminds me of the smell of a woman left on a pillow the next morning. Until I knew Santal 33 I never imagined a perfume as a form of art… The bloody bastard is Frankl Voekl. And the experience of buying the fragrance is really unique, the fact of meeting the person who will mix it for you and seeing the process then waiting a week for the bottle to be ready to use makes it undoubtedly something even more special.
Perfume with too much hype that I don’t consider worth it, literally smells like leather. If you’re looking for such a scent, there are many others on the market at a more economical price.
There is a before sandalwood and an after. The creation of this perfume changed 100% of the paradigms of perfumery, therefore THERE MUST BE ONE to enjoy the novelty of a perfume that is pure art.
It has a sparkling, citrusy and woody opening, one could say it’s something energising. Subsequently it transforms into a woody, fresh, mentholated (my perception), warm scent, the leather note is also perceived. It’s a pleasant, simple and original scent.
(I had already commented this but my review was deleted twice, I don’t know why) I owned it once, but not the original nor a flanker (how nice). I had a 30ml decant for just 185 Mexican pesos (around $9.10). Despite buying it at such a low price compared to the fragrance or any other flanker: what do you like? $50? I regret buying this sample so much and not another like a sample of a delicious, discontinued fragrance called Michael Kors for Men (literally let myself be carried away by the trend, bad idea). I gave it to my father, who in turn used it, my mother used it, and then my sister used it, and in short words, every morning we left the house smelling of Santal 33. I didn’t like it; and it’s strange because I like sandalwood and leather, but it’s just that it’s not like this (and yet, as much of a fan as I thought I was, well not so much). 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 are in the dusty part (I don’t know, I’m not very good at smelling each note) or the decant wasn’t so good in this fragrance, although it would be strange because decants from that little shop are usually very accurate, although not 100%, and this one isn’t being so massified, come on. Look perfectly, it could be that, because I read others below and I don’t know where they got a citrus, a mentholated or fresh note, or simply if they smell the last three ingredients of the recipe. I’m new to this world although I have smelled and tried a decent variety (none niche, only this), and so I’ll lack experiences or smelling more variety to appreciate it, but for now it’s a resounding NO, pass.
Santal 33 isn’t my absolute favourite, but calling it ‘overrated’, ‘horrible’ or ‘a bad fragrance’ is foolish. This piece aims to win the wearer over with sandalwood as the star, accompanied by a harmonious blend that gives a soft leather and creamy sensation. Le Labo has a clear identity, focusing on scents with a strong note and an air of simplicity. Is that wrong? Absolutely not. There are fragrances with loads of notes, like Angel by Mugler or Amarige by Dior, and none is superior; they are works that need understanding. Those who love sandalwood fall in love; it has quality ingredients and good longevity. As 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?
Santal 33 is the perfect example to describe the word ‘overrated’.
I read so many reviews about this perfume that I refused to even try it, I had the false expectation that it would be too masculine and I, being a woman who loves gourmand, floral and muuuuy feminine perfumes, thought I wouldn’t like it. BIG MISTAKE: this perfume is SPECTACULAR, it deserves the hype. On my skin it smells so delicious!!! It has a sparkling, ambered delicious opening, a creamy sandalwood, dries to a powdery cedar. Uffff, although I must say the price is 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, it reminded me perfectly of that aroma, so it could easily be replaced by a marked sandalwood perfume.
What is most perceived is a somewhat fresh opening with floral notes and when it dries it’s much leather and woods, coming to remind a bit of Ombre Leather but without jasmine, rather woody leather. I see the opening as quite unisex, but when it dries I feel it’s very, very masculine 👋🏻. IT’S NOT THE BIG DEAL REALLY, THERE ARE MANY CLONES THAT SMELL THE SAME OR ALMOST IDENTICAL 🫤
On first spray, it hit me straight in the brain with Mezcal 400 Conejos; it has that smoky, ash-like touch which is super curious and pleasant. At first, it’s quite floral with a feminine air, but after a while it clearly becomes more masculine.
Opens sharp on wood with a touch of talc that’s in fashion. It reminds me of Terre d’Hermes with its earthy/orange and talc-like notes. As it dries down, the violet and sandalwood emerge alongside the wood until the end. It lasted 6-7 hours. I don’t detect the leather note at all.
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, watch the amount 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 the start, it smells more like cinnamon or both than cardamom. There’s more iris than violet, and yes, there’s a slight powdery sensation. The amber makes the sandalwood sweeter and deeper.
A fragrance with too much hype; people wear it only because they listen to corridos, and besides, the scent isn’t that good. If you use it, congratulations, but you can’t wear it unless you have a history of perfumes. No one uses it and pretend to like it, but in reality, they haven’t even smelled it.
Many who listen to Peso Pluma are young, and this fragrance doesn’t fit a party-loving 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 someone coming from designer fragrances, it can be a challenge. There are always decants or inspired versions. The important thing is that it smells incredible and, as the song says, conveys luxury.
Very good for someone serious and older. 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 wonderful; it envelops you and makes 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.
Plainly put… the opening is top-notch, the projection is excellent, and it lasts a long time. At 50 and a lawyer, it suits me; my children wear it and don’t mind, all because of the corrido, haha. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone under 35.
Terrible, just like the demographic mentioned. It lasts well and has a good trail, but smells like a clothing store in some shopping centre in San Pedro Garza.
Opens strong on wood, but within minutes shifts to something creamy and velvety. Its trail and projection are among the best I’ve tried.
I didn’t like it. Smells like an older person and has nothing to make it stand out.
A polarising aroma; it may not even please sandalwood lovers; it’s a peculiar and ‘rough’ interpretation. The opening smells of bright eucalyptus, accompanied by citrus although they aren’t heard alone. It’s a bomb of ISO E Super; I think half of it is this molecule, and there’s lots of ambroxan; it gives duration and translucent character, crystallising the white floral and boosting the violet, with an overdose of ionones to masculinise. 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 smelled it in 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 opportunities 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 fashionable; 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; that makes it special.
Agreed, it’s for older, well-dressed people. Smells of wood, cream, and soft leather. It’s unisex, but not for everyone, especially if you only know it from a corrido.
The citrus notes aren’t felt; they just give shine. A bomb of ISO E Super and ambroxan, with the 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 off. It’s not to my olfactory taste, but it’s an interesting composition, quite a classic.
To the man below, they nailed a clone onto Carcanuelo because his comment doesn’t fit Santal 33 at all.
Wear this on a rainy day walking down the street with that aroma of wet earth; you’ll spend the whole day sighing. Look, I have 20ml of this and a great dupe that isn’t here called Stallion 53.
A huge, bland, and absurd MEH.
I bought a decant just to get rid of the ‘weight’ of trying it. The 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 could provoke a reaction or why it’s placed on an imaginary pedestal, or if it had become fashionable 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 sparkly, acting against the dark backdrop of nightclubs. I wasn’t in an elegant venue, but it adapted perfectly. I smiled imagining how, in those club nights, the Mexican artist who surely frequents them, gets soaked in that sensation of interacting with their scent and demonstrating versatility that I never saw coming from its declared notes. Finally, there 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 rise and excess could be justified. That night it dressed me and trapped me in the character that boasts of that energy.
It’s one of the luxury perfumes that, although it has 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.
Around this time of year in Mexico, three olfactory DNA strands dominate everything: 1. Baccarat Rouge 540 and its thousands of knock-offs, especially among women. 2. The stench of Bharara King (which mimics Herba Pura); half the blokes and non-blokes in the gym, at work, and on the street wear it; there’s a doctor where I work who wears it, and the smell permeates the consulting room 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, slightly more on women than men, and at a famous cantina in the Centro Histórico of Guadalajara, the barman wore it; I asked if it was Santal 33, he pulled out the original 50ml Le Labo bottle, and I was left spinning on 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 Fraïche and Le Scens have released versions to democratise the ‘smell of luxury’ (insert face with eyes rolled upwards).
For every day, it adds nothing new and resembles many perfumes, yet it is beautiful all the same.
The power of simplicity. A delicious fragrance in its minimalism. Santal 33 does not seek to surprise with dramatic evolutions, because from the first second it delivers everything it has to say and does so well. It is 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 lies in versatility: it works equally well in the office, in temperate or cold weather, and even on special occasions where you don’t want to shout but still leave a mark. It is not invasive nor sweet, making it attractive to those seeking something clean, modern, and characterful. It is not an ‘ugly’ fragrance, but nor is it 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 the subtle and the authentic.
I think it’s a good perfume, more suitable for autumn and winter. I believe it is entirely masculine, nothing unisex in my opinion; on a woman’s neck it only makes sense if it has been scented by her partner. It’s not particularly youthful either; it’s a deep, mature fragrance.
I tried it and didn’t like it; I sense pure grass with no violet, no iris, nothing else, just grass and I don’t like it. I will never try it again.
I wrote a review about it two years ago and received comments that it’s a good perfume for a high price, but many people say it’s invasive and smells like a cobbler’s shop or something very old, like furniture or my grandfather’s shelf. It’s a scent that generates good acceptance in me; I’m a lover of spices and novelty. Unfortunately, the hype seems to have destroyed this fine fragrance.
It smells strange to me. The iris overpowers everything, a note I adore at its best when mixed with a sharp citrus touch. It smells very much of freshly cut grass with a predominant underlying iris.
It smells like a shop selling santería items 😂. I use other more challenging scents like Gucci’s Voice of the Snake or Cuoi by Orto Parisi, but this one smells odd. I don’t understand the hype; it reminds me of a shaman’s shop or those who do cleansings with copal in the centre of Mexico City.
If you’re uncultured, it will remind you of things from santería and the third world; if you have class, it smells like an old bookshop or a temperate forest.
It’s an absolute beast of a quality. Even though its DNA is the most copied, nobody matches it with the quality of its ingredients. It opens with a light, natural cardamom, not spicy, just on the initial burst. The star is the sandalwood, which gives creaminess and a milky touch. There’s a clean leather, cedar with iris and violet for a woody, powdery heart without being heavy. Amber and papyrus form the base. It’s extremely versatile, suitable for almost any occasion. On fresh days, up to 20°C, you can wear it all day without issue. It has good concentration and lasts around 12 hours. The trail is special; not invasive but noticeable. At first, it might feel a bit ‘heavy’, then it moderates, but you always notice it. A man or a woman could love it, and the price is fair for what it offers. You can smell it in the street, especially in areas with a certain class, but it’s not a ‘seen-it-all’ scent. It’s refined and not offensive, though some might be scared off; but if they smell it on someone else, they struggle not to say it smells delicious.
I love it; I don’t know if I can say anything new about this masterpiece. I discovered it thanks to a cousin on holiday who left the house smelling of 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 to mix it with more feminine or vanilla-based perfumes. I always receive compliments. A favourite for life.