Question 1

What's the difference between Aquafortis and Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Aquafortis is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Wilgermain (2020) dominated by Citrus accords. Santal 33 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2011) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Aromatic, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Aquafortis or Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Aquafortis scores 3.94/5 vs Santal 33 at 3.76/5. Santal 33's standout strength: Beautiful, creamy sandalwood scent with excellent longevity (8-10 hours). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Aquafortis and Santal 33 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Santal 33: Santal 33 is a highly polarizing fragrance with passionate fans and equally strong detractors.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Aquafortis or Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Santal 33: Beautiful, creamy sandalwood scent with excellent longevity (8-10 hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Aquafortis vs Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Aquafortis scores highest for summer wear; Santal 33 scores highest for fall wear. Aquafortis leans daytime, Santal 33 leans daytime.

Aquafortis vs Santal 33

Comparison Summary

Unique to Aquafortis (9)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Santal 33

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Attribute	Aquafortis	Santal 33
Brand	Wilgermain	Le Labo
Year	2020	2011
Rating	3.94	3.76
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	0