Iris 39 Perfume Oil vs 33 Shades of Santal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
78%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Iris 39 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 5 categories.
Iris 39 Perfume OilChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
33 Shades of SantalChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Iris 39 Perfume Oil3/5
33 Shades of Santal2/5
- 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
Iris 39 Perfume OilLe Labo33 Shades of SantalThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%
3.80/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 81%Had 12%Want 8%
Category winnerIris 39 Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
33%Love
33%Like
20%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity33 Shades of Santal
SillageIris 39 Perfume Oil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner33 Shades of SantalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
violet84%
warm spicy77%
iris69%
amber61%
woody100%
powdery83%
warm spicy65%
leather48%
balsamic30%
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 = sharedNotes
VioletIrisAmbroxanAustralian SandalwoodCardamomPapyrusCedarLeather
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Australian SandalwoodPapyrusCedarCardamomLeatherVioletIris
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Australian Sandalwood 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 seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,348
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#47,576
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerIris 39 Perfume OilHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris 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 …
Reviews →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 →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, Iris 39 Perfume Oil or 33 Shades of Santal?
Iris 39 Perfume Oil takes 3 of 5 categories. Iris 39 Perfume Oil is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes; 33 Shades of Santal is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. 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. Choose 33 Shades of Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris 39 Perfume Oil or 33 Shades of Santal?
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, Iris 39 Perfume Oil or 33 Shades of Santal?
Iris 39 Perfume Oil projects furthest (Iris 39 Perfume Oil 75/100, 33 Shades of Santal 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris 39 Perfume Oil and 33 Shades of Santal smell similar?
Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Australian Sandalwood and Cardamom.
Is Iris 39 Perfume Oil or 33 Shades of Santal better for summer or winter?
Iris 39 Perfume Oil suits daytime wear; 33 Shades of Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris 39 Perfume Oil and 33 Shades of Santal?
Iris 39 Perfume Oil features Violet, Iris, Ambroxan, Australian Sandalwood and Cardamom. 33 Shades of Santal features Australian Sandalwood, Papyrus, Cedar, Cardamom and Leather.
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