Question 1

What's the difference between Sir Santal and Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Sir Santal is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Birkholz (2019) dominated by Powdery accords. Santal 33 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2011) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Powdery, Woody, Iris, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Sir Santal or Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sir Santal scores 3.57/5 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 Sir Santal 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, Sir Santal 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 Sir Santal vs Santal 33?

Accepted Answer

Sir Santal scores highest for spring wear; Santal 33 scores highest for fall wear. Sir Santal leans daytime, Santal 33 leans daytime.

Sir Santal vs Santal 33

Comparison Summary

Unique to Sir Santal (8)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Santal 33

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Attribute	Sir Santal	Santal 33
Brand	Birkholz	Le Labo
Year	2019	2011
Rating	3.57	3.76
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	8	0