Le Labo
Santal 33
Verified April 2026
Composition
The Olfactory Pyramid
The Opening
Top
- Cardamom
- Iris
- Papyrus
A sharp, initial impression—volatile accords that arrive first and set the emotional temperature of the wear.
The Soul
Heart
- Australian Sandalwood
- Cedarwood
- Violet
The core character of the fragrance—where the blend deepens, blooms, and tells its true story.
The Memory
Base
- Leather Accord
- Amber
- Musk
What lingers in the air and on skin—warm, resinous, or musky notes that become your private signature.
Ingredient hub
Structured notes
Curated links to our scent-note catalog—deepen each material in context.
Scent profile
Year of launch
2011
Market segment
Niche House
Sensory performance
Benchmark radar
Human-scaled ratings from 1 (subtle) to 5 (pronounced)—longevity, sillage, and projection.
- Longevity5/5
- Sillage5/5
- Projection5/5
Verified human evidence
Tested over 72 hours across 3 different skin types. Longevity was particularly impressive in a dry office environment, persisting beyond the 10-hour mark. sillage was moderate but became more "cloud-like" when layered with Molecule 01.
The Narrative
Scent Story
Summary
A vast, nostalgic journey into the heart of the American West. Spicy cardamom and iris melt into a rugged heart of leather and violet, settling into a dry, papery hush of sandalwood.
The experience opens with a rugged, textured collision of spicy cardamom and iris, immediately evoking the raw energy of the American West at dawn. It is a tactile and bold introduction, echoing the scent of a worn jacket and the thrill of the unknown landscape.
As it evolves, the fragrance reveals a surprising heart of violet and leather, adding a smooth, floral contrast to the earthy darkness. This transition is a masterstroke of balance, where the wildness of the trail meets an unexpected, sophisticated elegance.
The final stage lands in a dry, papery hush of sandalwood and cedarwood, lingering like the smoke of a fading campfire over sun-baked earth. It is a minimalist masterpiece that captures the essence of quietude and the enduring power of the wild.
The Alchemist
Master Perfumer
EST 2026
Aesthetics
Related vibes
This fragrance appears in the following PerScento aesthetic worlds.
Inherited — Elegance
Cardamom, Cashmere, and generational wealth.
Open vibe →Midnight — Rodeo
Dust, heavy boot leather, wild sage, and an impending storm.
Open vibe →Apothecary — Moon
Burning sage, crystal shops, black tea, and palo santo.
Open vibe →Cashmere — Silk
Subtle iris, creamy sandalwood, and $2000 silk blouses.
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