Question 1

What's the difference between Mango Cuir and Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Mango Cuir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Balchaud (2024) dominated by Leather accords. Santal 33 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2011) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Leather, Woody, Animalic.

Question 2

Which is better, Mango Cuir or Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mango Cuir scores 3.90/5 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 Mango Cuir 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, Mango Cuir 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 Mango Cuir vs Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Mango Cuir scores highest for fall wear; Santal 33 scores highest for fall wear. Mango Cuir leans evening, Santal 33 leans daytime.

Mango Cuir vs Santal 33

Comparison Summary

Unique to Mango Cuir (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Santal 33

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Attribute	Mango Cuir	Santal 33
Brand	Balchaud	Le Labo
Year	2024	2011
Rating	3.90	3.76
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	0