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Rich Santal Emir Factory Edition

Middle East

Opens with Cardamom, Violet Accords, and Papyrus lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Iris and Amber over a dry, grounded base of Leather, Sandalwood, and Cedarwood.

Is Rich Santal Emir Factory Edition a clone of Santal 33?

Santal 33Le LaboModerate

This bottle carries the Santal 33 DNA. Shares 5 notes with the original.

cardamomirispapyrussandalwoodcedarwood

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Santal 33 by Le Labo but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

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Rich Santal Emir Factory Edition bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WoodyDryEarthyWarmAnimalicAromaticCleanCreamy

Longevity

h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2026

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

Top, Heart & Base Notes

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Cardamom
Cardamom
V
Violet Accords
Papyrus
Papyrus
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Rich Santal Emir Factory Edition is widely considered inspired by Le Labo Santal 33, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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