What Is Paris Corner Emir Rich Santal a Dupe Of?

What is Emir Rich Santal a clone of?

Paris Corner Emir Rich Santal is a clone of Le Labo Santal 33 EDP. Sandalwood, leather and cedarwood sit alongside cardamom, violet, iris and papyrus in the comparison. If you've been looking for a Santal 33 alternative, that's the pairing behind this bottle.

What do the notes have in common?

Rich Santal lists papyrus, violet and cardamom at the top, iris and amber in the middle, then sandalwood, leather and cedarwood in the base. Santal 33's pyramid includes cardamom, iris and violet up top, with sandalwood, cedarwood and papyrus in the middle and leather, ambrox and musk in the base.

There's a lot of overlap beyond sandalwood alone. We'd look at the cardamom, papyrus, flowers and leather too when deciding whether this is a profile you want to explore. The name “Rich Santal” doesn't tell you the whole story.

Where do the profiles differ?

Amber appears in Rich Santal's middle, while Santal 33 lists ambrox and musk in its base. Several shared notes also sit in different parts of the two pyramids. Those details give you something to compare, but they don't prove one fragrance is sweeter, creamier or stronger.

We'd pay attention to the balance between the woods, leather and floral notes when trying the pair. Two fragrances can share many note names and still smell different. If there's one part of Santal 33 you particularly enjoy, check how that comes through in Rich Santal rather than rely on the matching list alone.

Which version should you look for?

This is Emir Rich Santal Eau de Parfum from Paris Corner, also labeled Factory Edition. The original is Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum. Other Le Labo numbered fragrances are separate scents, and Santal 33 candles and body products aren't the EDP compared here.

Is Rich Santal worth trying?

We'd consider it if sandalwood, cedar and leather with cardamom and floral notes sound appealing. A sample is the easiest way to find out whether that combination works for you. The retailer cards show available options; compare sizes and packaging before ordering, and use the product pages for more detail.