Santal 33 by Le Labo

Woody · 2011 · Tier: niche · Approx $305

Overexposed but still great. The Williamsburg hotel lobby in a bottle.

The psychology

Cardamom-leather-sandalwood — became the smell of hotel lobbies for a reason. Instantly identifiable.

Notes

Top: Violet, Cardamom · Heart: Iris, Ambrox, Papyrus · Base: Australian Sandalwood, Leather, Cedarwood

Performance

• Warmth: 5 / 10
• Depth: 6 / 10
• Sweetness: 3 / 10
• Projection: 6 / 10
• Longevity: ~8 hours

Wears well for

daily, date

Mood

hipster, unisex, modern, distinctive

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