Iris 39 Perfume Oil vs Santal 33 Perfume Oil
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
91%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Santal 33 Perfume Oil takes 4 of 6 categories.
Iris 39 Perfume OilChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Santal 33 Perfume OilChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Iris 39 Perfume Oil2/6
Santal 33 Perfume Oil4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Santal 33 Perfume Oil
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Santal 33 Perfume Oil
- Sillage & projection
- Iris 39 Perfume Oil
- Value for money
- Iris 39 Perfume Oil
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Santal 33 Perfume Oil
- Fragranxe ranking
- Santal 33 Perfume Oil
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris 39 Perfume OilLe LaboSantal 33 Perfume OilLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%
4.33/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%
Category winnerSantal 33 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
62%Love
19%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySantal 33 Perfume Oil
SillageIris 39 Perfume Oil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIris 39 Perfume OilBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
violet84%
warm spicy77%
iris69%
amber61%
woody100%
powdery90%
leather80%
warm spicy70%
violet60%
iris50%
Scent match91%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 SandalwoodLeatherCardamomPapyrusIrisCedarVioletAmbroxan
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerSantal 33 Perfume OilLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring55
Summer55
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night86
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#12,342
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerSantal 33 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 →Santal 33 Perfume Oil by Le Labo delivers an intimate, alcohol-free rendition of the brand's iconic woody profile. Formulated as a concentrated oil, it opens smoothly with dry papyrus, warm cardamom, and a distinct touch of cedar. As it warms against the skin, powdery violet and earthy iris soften the prominent Austra…
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 Santal 33 Perfume Oil?
Santal 33 Perfume Oil takes 4 of 6 categories. Iris 39 Perfume Oil is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes; Santal 33 Perfume Oil is rated 4.33/5 from 42 votes. Choose Iris 39 Perfume Oil for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Santal 33 Perfume Oil for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris 39 Perfume Oil or Santal 33 Perfume Oil?
Santal 33 Perfume Oil lasts longest (Santal 33 Perfume Oil 78/100, Iris 39 Perfume Oil 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris 39 Perfume Oil or Santal 33 Perfume Oil?
Iris 39 Perfume Oil projects furthest (Iris 39 Perfume Oil 75/100, Santal 33 Perfume Oil 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris 39 Perfume Oil and Santal 33 Perfume Oil smell similar?
Very similar: a 91% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Ambroxan and Australian Sandalwood.
Is Iris 39 Perfume Oil or Santal 33 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?
Iris 39 Perfume Oil suits daytime wear; Santal 33 Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris 39 Perfume Oil and Santal 33 Perfume Oil?
Iris 39 Perfume Oil features Violet, Iris, Ambroxan, Australian Sandalwood and Cardamom. Santal 33 Perfume Oil features Australian Sandalwood, Leather, Cardamom, Papyrus and Iris.
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