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Le Labo Santal 33
Firelight, smoke and dry wood
Le Labo describes Santal 33 as a picture: alone on the wide plains of the American West at night, firelight on your face, a soft desert wind around you. Cardamom, iris and violet are set against a smoky wood accord of Australian sandalwood and cedarwood. This is the Eau de Parfum in a 50 ml bottle.
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The composition
Notes
The house lists its notes without a pyramid.
- Cardamom
- Iris
- Violet
- Australian sandalwood
- Cedarwood
- Character
- Strong
- Occasion
- Concentration
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On the skin
How it unfolds
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The scene
Everything the brand says about Santal 33 starts from that night on the plains. The fire is the centre, the wind is soft, and the mood is solitary rather than social. The brand sums it up as an open fire, drifting smoke and a sensuality that rises once the light has gone.
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Spice, iris and violet
Cardamom adds a cool, dry spice. Iris and violet bring a powdery, slightly floral softness that rounds the edges of the wood. Le Labo gives no top, heart and base for this perfume, so think of these three as the lighter voices of the composition rather than a fixed opening.
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Smoky wood
Australian sandalwood and cedarwood make up what the brand calls a smoky wood accord. Sandalwood is creamy and warm, cedarwood dry and straight. Together they give the spicy, leathery and musky nuances Le Labo mentions, and they carry the weight of the scent. The brand names Kimberley in Australia as its sandalwood source.
Wearing it
When, who and why
Evenings and colder days
The smoke and wood fit cool weather and the evening best. Apply it to warm skin, on the neck and wrists, and let it settle for a few minutes. As an Eau de Parfum it needs only a few sprays; the woods are dense enough that a light hand reads cleaner than a heavy one.
Who it is for
People who like their woody perfumes dry, smoky and a little spiced rather than sweet. It suits quiet evenings, dinners and dressed-up occasions, and it is easy to wear if sandalwood is new to you. If you prefer bright citrus or sugary gourmand scents, this will feel too serious.
Why choose Le Labo Santal 33
The idea is clear and the list of materials is short. Le Labo names its formulas after the main raw material plus the number of ingredients, and here it names five of the 33. The label on each bottle leaves room for a place, a date and a name. It is an Eau de Parfum in 50 ml.
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Questions
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Which concentration and size is Santal 33?
Santal 33 is an Eau de Parfum and this bottle holds 50 ml. The brand names five materials but publishes no top, heart and base.
How would you describe it in one line?
Smoky Australian sandalwood and cedarwood with cardamom, iris and violet, built around the image of a fire on the plains at night.
When does it fit best?
In the evening and in autumn and winter, when smoke and wood feel natural. Two or three sprays on warm skin are enough for most people.
Is it a good gift?
For someone who enjoys woody, smoky scents, yes. It is not sweet or fruity, so it is better for a person with that taste than as a general gift.
The house
About Le Labo
Le Labo is a perfume house founded in New York in 2006 by two friends, Fabrice Penot and Eddie Roschi. Its manifesto puts craftsmanship first, and its names pair a raw material with a number, as in Santal 33, Thé Noir 29 and Rose 31. Each bottle is labelled with a place, a date and the perfume's name.
- Founded in New York City in 2006 by Fabrice Penot and Eddie Roschi
- The manifesto puts craftsmanship and hand work first
- Names pair a main raw material with a number, such as Santal 33
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