Le Labo Santal 33 EDP
Description
Le Labo Santal 33 is the cult smoky-sandalwood that defined a generation — a creamy, leathery cedar-and-sandalwood haze with a whisper of cardamom and iris. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl for Le Labo (New York, 2011), Santal 33 turned a campfire-meets-leather sandalwood accord into one of the most recognizable scents in the world — equally at home on men and women. Reviewers call it addictive, warm and "expensive-smelling," with a dry, smoky woodiness that's been imitated endlessly but rarely matched.
Scent Character
- Woody — 43% (creamy sandalwood & cedar — the dominant accord)
- Floral — 29% (powdery iris & violet)
- Spicy — 14% (cardamom lift)
- Leather — 14% (dry, smoky leather facet)
Translation: a dry, smoky sandalwood-leather with a powdery iris-violet softness — woody and warm rather than sweet or fresh.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Violet Accord, Cardamom
Heart: Iris, Ambrox
Base: Cedarwood, Leather, Sandalwood
Performance
- Longevity: Strong — typically 7–9 hours on skin, with the woody base lingering well.
- Sillage: Moderate-to-strong — a recognizable trail, especially in the first hours.
- Projection: Solid for the first few hours, then a close, creamy skin scent.
Best Occasions & Season
- Fall, winter & spring — the dry sandalwood warmth suits cooler weather (wearable year-round)
- Everyday signature — polished enough for work, distinctive enough for evening
- Fully unisex — one of the most universally worn scents in modern perfumery
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Frank Voelkl
House: Le Labo (New York, USA)
Released: 2011
Try Before You Commit
Santal 33 is a signature worth testing on your own skin first. Available as hand-poured decants from the authentic bottle: 1 mL at $6.99, 5 mL at $30.99, or 10 mL at $49.99. Note: 1 mL samples ship in a 2 mL vial filled halfway.
100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors
Every decant of Le Labo Santal 33 at Venba is hand-poured from an authentic bottle sourced through authorized channels. Trusted by 200,000+ orders, rated 4.9★ on Trustpilot, free US shipping on orders $100+, hassle-free returns.
FAQ
What does Santal 33 smell like?
A dry, smoky, creamy sandalwood with leather and cedar, softened by powdery iris and a cardamom lift. Warm and woody — not sweet.
Is it for men or women?
Fully unisex — it's one of the most widely worn unisex fragrances in the world.
How long does it last?
Strong — around 7–9 hours, with the sandalwood-cedar base lingering close to skin.
Why is it so popular?
Santal 33's smoky-sandalwood-leather accord became a modern icon — instantly recognizable and endlessly imitated. It's the benchmark other sandalwood scents get compared to.
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Description
Description
Le Labo Santal 33 is the cult smoky-sandalwood that defined a generation — a creamy, leathery cedar-and-sandalwood haze with a whisper of cardamom and iris. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl for Le Labo (New York, 2011), Santal 33 turned a campfire-meets-leather sandalwood accord into one of the most recognizable scents in the world — equally at home on men and women. Reviewers call it addictive, warm and "expensive-smelling," with a dry, smoky woodiness that's been imitated endlessly but rarely matched.
Scent Character
- Woody — 43% (creamy sandalwood & cedar — the dominant accord)
- Floral — 29% (powdery iris & violet)
- Spicy — 14% (cardamom lift)
- Leather — 14% (dry, smoky leather facet)
Translation: a dry, smoky sandalwood-leather with a powdery iris-violet softness — woody and warm rather than sweet or fresh.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Violet Accord, Cardamom
Heart: Iris, Ambrox
Base: Cedarwood, Leather, Sandalwood
Performance
- Longevity: Strong — typically 7–9 hours on skin, with the woody base lingering well.
- Sillage: Moderate-to-strong — a recognizable trail, especially in the first hours.
- Projection: Solid for the first few hours, then a close, creamy skin scent.
Best Occasions & Season
- Fall, winter & spring — the dry sandalwood warmth suits cooler weather (wearable year-round)
- Everyday signature — polished enough for work, distinctive enough for evening
- Fully unisex — one of the most universally worn scents in modern perfumery
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Frank Voelkl
House: Le Labo (New York, USA)
Released: 2011
Try Before You Commit
Santal 33 is a signature worth testing on your own skin first. Available as hand-poured decants from the authentic bottle: 1 mL at $6.99, 5 mL at $30.99, or 10 mL at $49.99. Note: 1 mL samples ship in a 2 mL vial filled halfway.
100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors
Every decant of Le Labo Santal 33 at Venba is hand-poured from an authentic bottle sourced through authorized channels. Trusted by 200,000+ orders, rated 4.9★ on Trustpilot, free US shipping on orders $100+, hassle-free returns.
FAQ
What does Santal 33 smell like?
A dry, smoky, creamy sandalwood with leather and cedar, softened by powdery iris and a cardamom lift. Warm and woody — not sweet.
Is it for men or women?
Fully unisex — it's one of the most widely worn unisex fragrances in the world.
How long does it last?
Strong — around 7–9 hours, with the sandalwood-cedar base lingering close to skin.
Why is it so popular?
Santal 33's smoky-sandalwood-leather accord became a modern icon — instantly recognizable and endlessly imitated. It's the benchmark other sandalwood scents get compared to.
