Question 1

What's the difference between Royal Oriental and Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Royal Oriental is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from RoseMary (undated) 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, Animalic, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Royal Oriental or Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Royal Oriental scores 4.22/5 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 Royal Oriental 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, Royal Oriental 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 Royal Oriental vs Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Royal Oriental scores highest for winter wear; Santal 33 scores highest for fall wear. Royal Oriental leans evening, Santal 33 leans daytime.

Royal Oriental vs Santal 33

Comparison Summary

Unique to Royal Oriental (14)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Santal 33

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Attribute	Royal Oriental	Santal 33
Brand	RoseMary	Le Labo
Year	—	2011
Rating	4.22	3.76
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	14	0