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33 Shades of Santal vs Iris 39 Perfume Oil

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 29 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • 33 Shades of Santal

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Iris 39 Perfume Oil

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

33 Shades of Santal2/5
Iris 39 Perfume Oil3/5
Ratings & consensus
Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
33 Shades of Santal
Sillage & projection
Iris 39 Perfume Oil
Value for money
33 Shades of Santal
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Iris 39 Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
33 Shades of SantalThe Dua Brand
Iris 39 Perfume OilLe Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 81%Had 12%Want 8%
3.86/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%
Category winnerIris 39 Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
33%Like
20%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

29%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

Longevity33 Shades of Santal

SillageIris 39 Perfume Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value50
Category winner33 Shades of SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery83%
warm spicy65%
leather48%
balsamic30%
powdery100%
woody92%
violet84%
warm spicy77%
iris69%
amber61%
Scent match78%Very similar · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Australian SandalwoodPapyrusCedarCardamomLeatherVioletIris

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
VioletIrisAmbroxanAustralian SandalwoodCardamomPapyrusCedarLeather

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAustralian Sandalwood, Papyrus, Cedar and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Iris 39 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night75
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men55
Unisex45
Women0
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,348

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIris 39 Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

33 Shades of Santal by The Dua Brand is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. 33 Shades of Santal was launched in 2019. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy t…

Reviews →

Iris 39 Perfume Oil by Le Labo offers an unconventional spin on classic iris, focusing on dry woods, soft leather, and cool violet rather than clean makeup powder. Applied directly to the pulse points, the oil format opens with aromatic cardamom and dry papyrus before unveiling a core of violet and earthy iris. Cedar …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 33 Shades of Santal or Iris 39 Perfume Oil?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 5 categories. 33 Shades of Santal is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Iris 39 Perfume Oil is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes. Choose 33 Shades of Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iris 39 Perfume Oil for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 33 Shades of Santal or Iris 39 Perfume Oil?

33 Shades of Santal lasts longest (33 Shades of Santal 73/100, Iris 39 Perfume Oil 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 33 Shades of Santal or Iris 39 Perfume Oil?

Iris 39 Perfume Oil projects furthest (Iris 39 Perfume Oil 75/100, 33 Shades of Santal 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 33 Shades of Santal and Iris 39 Perfume Oil smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Australian Sandalwood, Papyrus, Cedar and Cardamom.

Is 33 Shades of Santal or Iris 39 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

33 Shades of Santal suits daytime wear; Iris 39 Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 33 Shades of Santal and Iris 39 Perfume Oil?

33 Shades of Santal features Australian Sandalwood, Papyrus, Cedar, Cardamom and Leather. Iris 39 Perfume Oil features Violet, Iris, Ambroxan, Australian Sandalwood and Cardamom.

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