Dupe review · Montagne Parfums
Eau Santal Inspired
Built to smell like Le Labo Santal 33.
- Smells like
- Le Labo Santal 33
- Price
- $40
- Size
- —
- Per 100ml
- —
- Original per 100ml
- $500
- Made by
- Montagne Parfums
The FragDNA review · on paper
Paper Comparison Shows Diverging Green and Marine Accents
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The listed top notes of cardamom and violet leaf suggest a spicy‑green opening.
- Dry-down
- The base notes of ambergris, cedar wood and sandalwood hint at a warm, woody dry‑down.
- Best for
- for lovers of spicy‑green woody scents
Montagne Parfums’ Eau Santal Inspired is marketed as a parfum, indicating a high concentration of aromatic material. Its note list shares cardamom, papyrus, sandalwood and leather with Le Labo’s Santal 33, while adding violet leaf, orris, ambergris and cedar wood. The inclusion of violet leaf and orris points toward a greener, powdery nuance, and ambergris introduces a marine‑amber facet not present in the original.
The reference fragrance, Le Labo Santal 33, lists iris, violet, ambrox and cedar alongside the shared ingredients, suggesting a more floral, resinous character at the heart and a classic cedar backbone. Comparing the two on paper, the dupe replaces iris and ambrox with violet leaf and ambergris, and swaps cedar for cedar wood, which may shift the overall impression toward a fresher, marine‑amber profile.
The verdictOn paper the dupe retains the core spicy‑woody skeleton while diverging in its green and marine nuances, offering a distinct yet related aromatic proposition.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Strong contender. That is where Eau Santal Inspired lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Santal 33.
Montagne Parfums lists 4 of the 8 notes in Santal 33's pyramid — cardamom, papyrus, sandalwood and leather. What it does not list: iris, violet, ambrox and cedar; and it adds violet leaf, orris and ambergris of its own.
Strength: parfum, among the most concentrated formats a dupe comes in.
At $40 it costs 84% less than Santal 33.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Santal 33
in bothonly in the original+ only in Eau Santal Inspired
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Montagne Parfums publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: cardamom, iris and violet up top, ambrox and papyrus in the middle, sandalwood, cedar and leather underneath — the shape of Le Labo Santal 33.
Top
- cardamom
- iris
- violet
Heart
- ambrox
- papyrus
Base
- sandalwood
- cedar
- leather
For the modern nomad. Dry cardamom and iris give way to creamy sandalwood and leather — the cult signature of a generation.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 42 twins of Le Labo Santal 33 we can price, Eau Santal Inspired is number 39 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Copycat Fragrances Santal 33 $29/100ml
- 02 The Essence Vault Santal 33 $32/100ml
- 03 The Essence Vault Santal 33 $32/100ml
- 04 Palermo Perfumes Santal 33 $33/100ml
- 05 Noted Aromas New York $33/100ml
- 06 Blossom Perfumery 492 $34/100ml
- 07 The Dupe Spot Santal 33 #5 $36/100ml
- 08 Pearl Fragrance Santal 33 $38/100ml
- 09 Match Perfumes Santal 33 $41/100ml
- 10 The Dupe Spot Beard Oil $65/100ml
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The community
What people say about Eau Santal Inspired
Rating
—How close to Santal 33
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does Montagne Parfums Eau Santal Inspired smell like?
It is built to smell like Le Labo Santal 33 — cardamom, iris and violet up top, ambrox and papyrus in the heart, sandalwood, cedar and leather in the base.
Is Montagne Parfums Eau Santal Inspired a dupe of Le Labo Santal 33?
Yes — Montagne Parfums sells it as its version of Le Labo Santal 33.
Where can I buy Montagne Parfums Eau Santal Inspired?
It is in stock at $40 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.