Dry sandalwood and worn leather
A coffee shop on a grey morning: worn leather chairs, sanded wood and a breath of cardamom. Dry, quiet and instantly recognisable.
Sandalwood, cardamom and a smoky leather note in the same dry, woody style.
Both are dry sandalwood with leather and a touch of spice.
The alternative is smokier, with less of the original's soft, papery iris.
Choose Santal 33 for its signature texture. Choose Woody Sandalwood for the style as an everyday scent.
The closest supported match per Scento, with Fragrantica and Osmoz making the same link.
Evidence level: some supporting evidence · Last reviewed 2026-10-18 · How our matching works
Sandalwood: A soft, creamy, slightly milky wood smell.
Similar isn't identical. Fragrances smell different depending on skin, how much you apply, concentration and personal perception.
Based on the evidence we reviewed, the most recommended alternative to Le Labo Santal 33 is Dossier Woody Sandalwood, at a guide price of about £39 against roughly £238 for the original.
No. They're similar, not identical. The alternative is smokier, with less of the original's soft, papery iris. Perfume also smells different from person to person.
No. It's an independently made fragrance sold under its own name by Dossier. It's inspired by the scent but isn't made by or affiliated with Le Labo, and it isn't sold as the original.
Alternative prices are typical UK retailer prices we checked on the date shown. Original prices are approximate guides. Prices change often, so check the retailer before you buy.