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Santal 33
feminine
Created by Frank Voelkl
Santal 33 by Le Labo is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Santal 33 was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Frank Voelkl.
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Best Season
74%
Win
78%
Spr
51%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
91%
Day
67%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
Single layer composition with community-voted intensity.
User Ratings
12,212 votes
3.76
Love it
4.8k39%
Like it
3.2k26%
OK
1.5k12%
Dislike
1.9k16%
Hate it
8127%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 95 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Santal 33 is a highly polarizing fragrance with passionate fans and equally strong detractors. While those who love it praise its woody, creamy sandalwood character, the community consensus warns against wearing it to professional settings due to its extreme projection and divisive scent profile that many perceive as pickle-like or overly synthetic. It remains a popular but controversial choice best reserved for personal enjoyment outside the workplace.
Strengths
- Beautiful, creamy sandalwood scent with excellent longevity (8-10 hours)
- Highly divisive but beloved by fans who appreciate its woody profile
- High-quality niche fragrance from respected house Le Labo
Weaknesses
- Extremely strong projection and sillage - smellable from a block away
- Many people perceive pickle, dill, pencil shavings, or antiseptic notes instead of pleasant wood
- Not office-appropriate due to overwhelming strength and polarizing scent profile
Best for
Evening wear and date nightsCasual outings and social gatheringsPersonal enjoyment at home or non-professional settings
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
