Le Labo Santal 33 dupe — cheaper alternatives

Le Labo Santal 33: released in 2011, woody, powdery and leather, about 7h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Le Labo Santal 33 dupe?

The closest Le Labo Santal 33 dupe we found is Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt — 92% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $325 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Le Labo Santal 33 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Le Labo Santal 33Projection
1Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt92%about $95* (−71%)5h vs 7h7/10
2Zara Energetically New York89%about $35* (−89%)6h vs 7h6/10
3Cremo Palo Santo86%about $20* (−94%)5h vs 7h6/10
4El Ganso Bravo Monsieur83%about $40* (−88%)7h vs 7h6/10
5Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire83%about $90* (−72%)6h vs 7h6/10
  1. Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt — 92% scent match

    Evokes the signature creamy sandalwood and earthy cedar notes of Le Labo Santal 33, offering a remarkably similar cozy woody profile.

    It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Le Labo Santal 33, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,594 community ratings.

  2. Zara Energetically New York — 89% scent match

    Brings to mind the aromatic cardamom and clean wood structure found in Le Labo Santal 33 at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with Le Labo Santal 33, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,490 community ratings.

  3. Cremo Palo Santo — 86% scent match

    Delivers a dry, aromatic woody experience reminiscent of Le Labo Santal 33, centered around warm spices and papyrus-like nuances.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Le Labo Santal 33, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 475 community ratings.

  4. El Ganso Bravo Monsieur — 83% scent match

    Channels the powdery iris and aromatic spice facets that run through the dry-down of Le Labo Santal 33.

    It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Le Labo Santal 33, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 673 community ratings.

  5. Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire — 83% scent match

    Features a prominent papyrus and warm spicy arrangement in the same dry woody family as Le Labo Santal 33.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and leather accords with Le Labo Santal 33, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,009 community ratings.

Which Le Labo Santal 33 dupe is cheapest?

Cremo Palo Santo, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Le Labo Santal 33.

Which Le Labo Santal 33 dupe lasts longest?

El Ganso Bravo Monsieur, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Le Labo Santal 33.

Which Le Labo Santal 33 dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt, at 92% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Le Labo Santal 33 itself sells from $149.99 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Le Labo Santal 33 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt saves you about $335 a year against Le Labo Santal 33. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Le Labo Santal 33 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. El Ganso Bravo Monsieur comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Le Labo Santal 33 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-14.