ALT. Fragrances Simply Santal vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Santal 33 - 421

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Le Labo Santal 33.

ALT. Fragrances Simply Santal — dupe of Le Labo Santal 33The Essence Vault Inspired by Santal 33 - 421 — dupe of Le Labo Santal 33

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances Simply SantalThe Essence Vault Inspired by Santal 33 - 421
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review7.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/106.5/10
Projection7.0/106.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.0/10
Value for money7.8/108.5/10
Price£39£30
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byLe Labo Santal 33Le Labo Santal 33

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

ALT. Fragrances Simply Santal

Top Notes

  • Violet
  • Cardamom

Heart Notes

  • Iris
  • Papyrus
  • Ambrox

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Cedarwood
  • Leather

The Essence Vault Inspired by Santal 33 - 421

Top Notes

  • Virginia Cedar

Heart Notes

  • Iris

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Sandalwood

Shared Notes

  • Iris
  • Sandalwood

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Simply Santal (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Simply Santal (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Simply Santal (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Santal 33 - 421 (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Santal 33 - 421 (£30)

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