Original fragrance: Santal 33 by Le Labo
The closest Le Labo Santal 33 dupes and clones we have reviewed, compared on notes, key differences and price, with links to try a sample or buy a bottle.
Similar Alternative
Why it’s here: Independent fragrance reviews place Gris Charnel in the Santal 33 alternative space because of its polished cedar, sandalwood and ambergris dry-down.
Key difference: Gris Charnel is fig, black tea and tonka-led; Santal 33 is drier, leatherier and more papyrus-forward.
Inspired By
Why it’s here: Dossier sells Woody Sandalwood as its own impression of Le Labo Santal 33. They share cardamom, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber.
Key difference: Dossier’s version is a simpler, more affordable Eau de Parfum, so expect a less layered dry-down and moderate longevity compared with the original.
Inspired By
Why it’s here: Sold by its maker as inspired by Santal 33, sharing cardamom, violet, sandalwood, leather and amber.
Key difference: Its listing has no iris or papyrus and adds citrus and musk, so it is a little brighter and less dry and papery than the original.
Similar Alternative
Why it’s here: Santal Austral is a sandalwood-centered niche alternative with iris and tonka, occupying a similarly woody, powdery unisex register.
Key difference: It emphasizes natural Australian sandalwood, iris and benzoin instead of Santal 33's leather, cardamom and papyrus.
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Why it’s here: Somebody Wood sits in the same warm, unisex sandalwood-woody space, with community and trade descriptions supporting its woody, powdery profile.
Key difference: It is softer and sweeter with saffron, cyclamen and vanilla rather than Santal 33's leathery, papery dryness.
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Why it’s here: Both are creamy woody scents built on cardamom and sandalwood with a soft floral heart.
Key difference: Energetically New York swaps Santal 33’s violet and leather for jasmine, so it reads lighter and cleaner.
