Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Santal 33
Santal 33 by Le Labo (2011) is built around Cardamom, Violet, Iris, Ambroxan. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Parfums de Marly · 2018
Percival
Shared notes: Violet, Cardamom, Ambroxan, Musk. What differs: Lavender, Mandarin, Bergamot.
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Parfums de Marly · 2009
Lippizan
Shared notes: Cardamom, Cedar, Iris, Leather, Musk. What differs: Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon. Positioned as Masculine.
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Parfums de Marly · 2019
Sedley
Shared notes: Ambroxan, Sandalwood, Cedar. What differs: Lemon, Mint, Bergamot. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
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Parfums de Marly · 2013
Hamdani
Shared notes: Leather, Papyrus, Sandalwood. What differs: Incense, Myrrh, Guaiac Wood.
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Penhaligon's · 2015
Halfeti
Shared notes: Cardamom, Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood. What differs: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Saffron.
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Montblanc · 2019
Explorer
Shared notes: Leather, Ambroxan. What differs: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Clary Sage. Same family (Woody Aromatic). Positioned as Masculine.
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Dior · 1988
Fahrenheit
Shared notes: Violet, Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood. What differs: Lavender, Mandarin, Hawthorn. Positioned as Masculine.
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Versace · 2016
Dylan Blue Pour Homme
Shared notes: Papyrus, Ambroxan, Musk. What differs: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Fig Leaf. Positioned as Masculine.
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Parfums de Marly · 2025
Valero
Shared notes: Ambroxan, Sandalwood. What differs: Citron, Bergamot, Juniper. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
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Givenchy · 2017
Gentleman
Shared notes: Cardamom, Iris, Leather. What differs: Pear, Lavender, Orange Blossom. Positioned as Masculine.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Santal 33?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Percival by Parfums de Marly is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Santal 33, including Violet, Cardamom, Ambroxan.
What is an alternative to Santal 33 from another house?
Percival (Parfums de Marly, 2018) picks up Violet, Cardamom, Ambroxan in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.