Question 1

What's the difference between Blue Hinoki and Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Blue Hinoki is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tamburins (2025) dominated by Woody 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: Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Blue Hinoki or Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Blue Hinoki scores 4.36/5 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 Blue Hinoki 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, Blue Hinoki 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 Blue Hinoki vs Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

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

Blue Hinoki vs Santal 33

Comparison Summary

Unique to Blue Hinoki (8)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Santal 33

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Attribute	Blue Hinoki	Santal 33
Brand	Tamburins	Le Labo
Year	2025	2011
Rating	4.36	3.76
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	0