James
AtkinsonsEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
James vs. Santal 33
Is James better than Santal 33?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodywarm spicy
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 James and Santal 33?
| James | Santal 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2011 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Pescheux, Yann Vasnier | Frank Voelkl |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do James and Santal 33 smell?
James
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Citrus
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Soft Spicy
Santal 33
Woody
Leather
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Violet
Spicy
Green
Leathery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do James and Santal 33 share?
Top
LimeBergamotPink Pepper
Cardamom
Heart
Elemi ResinViolet LeafWhite Flowers
LeatherIrisViolet
Base
VetiverAkigalawoodMuskPatchouli
SandalwoodVirginia CedarPapyrusAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
White Flowers
IrisViolet
Green Notes
VetiverViolet Leaf
Papyrus
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
Cardamom
Where they fit
When and where do James and Santal 33 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, James or Santal 33?
| James | Santal 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about James and Santal 33?
The opening is undeniably fresh. Clean, aromatic, citrus-bright. But here's the thing, it doesn't stay there. Vetiver and patchouli pull it somewhere earthier.James
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
The hunt
Where to buy James and Santal 33
| James | Santal 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 oz | — | $123.76ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $270.64ecosmetics |
| ≈ 100 ml | $100.79fragrancenet · 100ml | $435.20ecosmetics · 3.4 oz |
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