Le Labo Santal 33, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Sandalwood shavings on a leather saddle in a quiet workshop.

Main accordswoody, powdery, leather, warm spicy, violet

Santal 33 by Le Labo, bottle pictured with its key notes: Cardamom, Violet and Virginia Cedar
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

    • Papyrus
    • Virginia Cedar
  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumn

Time of dayDaytime

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 42%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 41%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 35%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 41%Daytime

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Longevity, 5,716 votes

  • Very weak2%138 votes
  • Weak6%354 votes
  • Moderate31%1,750 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)42%2,400 votes
  • Eternal19%1,074 votes

Sillage, 5,884 votes

  • Intimate9%523 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)41%2,396 votes
  • Strong38%2,215 votes
  • Enormous13%750 votes

Season, 5,800 votes

  • Spring28%1,613 votes
  • Summer13%730 votes
  • Autumn (Most voted)35%2,036 votes
  • Winter25%1,421 votes

Time of day, 5,801 votes

  • Daytime (Most voted)41%2,406 votes
  • Office10%559 votes
  • Evening28%1,633 votes
  • Night out21%1,203 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €16.92Was €26.90SAVE 37%
    • Per ml: €5.64/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €123.44Was €263.90SAVE 53%
    • Per ml: €4.11/ml27% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

If you like Le Labo Santal 33

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    3ml: was €11.90, now €7.83

    Adds rose · musk

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    3ml: was €13.90, now €8.91

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Frequently asked questions

What does Le Labo Santal 33 smell like?

Le Labo Santal 33 opens with Cardamom and Violet. The heart brings Papyrus and Virginia Cedar. It dries down to Amber, Leather and Sandalwood. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as woody, powdery, leather, warm spicy and violet.

Is Le Labo Santal 33 long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (42% of votes), and 61% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (41% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Le Labo Santal 33 good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn; summer takes only 13% of season votes.

Is Le Labo Santal 33 good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other seasons, but winter still takes 25% of season votes.

Is Le Labo Santal 33 for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities wear it day and night alike: 51% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 49% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Le Labo Santal 33 to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 10% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Le Labo Santal 33?

Santal 33 is made by Le Labo. It was launched in 2011.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Le Labo Santal 33?

A 10ml decant of Le Labo Santal 33 holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Le Labo perfumes can I try?

Besides Le Labo Santal 33, 10ML has Another 13, Thé Noir 29 and The Matcha 26 from Le Labo, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Le Labo Santal 33 decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Le Labo Santal 33 decant is filled by hand from an original Le Labo bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.