Question 1

What's the difference between Proibito and Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Proibito is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Unico Perfume (2022) dominated by Amber 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: Woody, Animalic, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Proibito or Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Proibito scores 4.64/5 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 Proibito 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, Proibito 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 Proibito vs Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

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

Proibito vs Santal 33

Comparison Summary

Unique to Proibito (4)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Santal 33

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Attribute	Proibito	Santal 33
Brand	Unico Perfume	Le Labo
Year	2022	2011
Rating	4.64	3.76
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	4	0