Question 1

What's the difference between North Atlantic and Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

North Atlantic is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from CB I Hate Perfume (2010) dominated by Marine accords. Santal 33 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2011) leaning on Woody accords. They share 1 accord: Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, North Atlantic or Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, North Atlantic scores 4.08/5 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 North Atlantic 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, North Atlantic 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 North Atlantic vs Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

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

North Atlantic vs Santal 33

Comparison Summary

Shared Accords (1)

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	North Atlantic	Santal 33
Brand	CB I Hate Perfume	Le Labo
Year	2010	2011
Rating	4.08	3.76
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	0