Question 1

What's the difference between Desert Dawn and Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Desert Dawn is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2024) 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 4 accords: Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Desert Dawn or Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Desert Dawn scores 3.72/5 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 Desert Dawn 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, Desert Dawn 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 Desert Dawn vs Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Desert Dawn scores highest for fall wear; Santal 33 scores highest for fall wear. Desert Dawn leans daytime, Santal 33 leans daytime.

Desert Dawn vs Santal 33

Comparison Summary

Unique to Desert Dawn (9)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Santal 33

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Attribute	Desert Dawn	Santal 33
Brand	Byredo	Le Labo
Year	2024	2011
Rating	3.72	3.76
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	0