Side by side

Xtraem vs. Santal 33

Is Xtraem better than Santal 33?

Santal 33 wears longer on skin, while Xtraem projects louder.

Why this score

Performance proximity

Gender alignment

Accord profile overlap

Amber

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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

The essentials

What's different between Xtraem and Santal 33?

Key facts: Xtraem vs. Santal 33
	Xtraem	Santal 33
Concentration	—	Eau de Parfum
Launched	2018	2011
Gender	Unisex	Unisex
Perfumer	Anne‑Sophie Behaghel	Frank Voelkl
Best season	Fall	Fall

Scent DNA

How do Xtraem and Santal 33 smell?

Xtraem

Powdery

Musky

Amber

Woody

Animalic

Santal 33

Woody

Leather

Powdery

Warm Spicy

Violet

Spicy

Green

Leathery

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Xtraem and Santal 33 share?

Top

Ambroxan

Cardamom

Heart

Powdery Notes

LeatherIrisViolet

Base

AmberMuskWoody Notes

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPapyrusAmber

Notes both fragrances share

Shared note families

Woody Notes

SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Amber

Where they fit

When and where do Xtraem and Santal 33 work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Community taste

Which performs better, Xtraem or Santal 33?

Community verdict: Xtraem vs. Santal 33
	Xtraem	Santal 33
Score	3.5/5	3.5/5
Longevity	2-4 hours	6-10 hours
Sillage	strong	moderate

No varnish

What do reviewers say about Xtraem and Santal 33?

Some fragrances announce themselves. Xtraem doesn't. It sits close and insists. Built around the maximum dose of ambroxan, it becomes the scent you notice on someone and can't quite place.Xtraem

This fragrance is less a perfume and more an atmospheric event. The sandalwood is the anchor but the leather and papyrus make it interesting. Not everyone will appreciate the slightly feral quality.Santal 33

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