Question 1

What's the difference between Matau and Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Matau is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Robbie VanGogh (2011) 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, Matau or Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Matau scores 4.50/5 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 Matau 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, Matau 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 Matau vs Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Matau scores highest for all seasons wear; Santal 33 scores highest for fall wear. Matau leans daytime, Santal 33 leans daytime.

Matau vs Santal 33

Comparison Summary

Unique to Matau (17)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Santal 33

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Attribute	Matau	Santal 33
Brand	Robbie VanGogh	Le Labo
Year	2011	2011
Rating	4.50	3.76
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	17	0