Side by side

Alpha vs. Santal 33

Is Alpha better than Santal 33?

Santal 33 wears longer on skin.

Why this score

Performance proximity

Accord profile overlap

Gender alignment

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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 Alpha and Santal 33?

Key facts: Alpha vs. Santal 33
	Alpha	Santal 33
Concentration	—	Eau de Parfum
Launched	2019	2011
Gender	Unisex	Unisex
Perfumer	Agil Usman	Frank Voelkl
Best season	Spring	Fall

Scent DNA

How do Alpha and Santal 33 smell?

Alpha

Woody

Green

Fresh

Citrus

Aromatic

Santal 33

Woody

Leather

Powdery

Warm Spicy

Violet

Spicy

Green

Leathery

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Alpha and Santal 33 share?

Top

CitrusesGrass

Cardamom

Heart

Green TeaWoody Notes

LeatherIrisViolet

Base

CedarwoodVetiver

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPapyrusAmber

Notes both fragrances share

Shared note families

Green Notes

Green TeaGrassVetiver

Papyrus

Woody Notes

CedarwoodWoody Notes

SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Where they fit

When and where do Alpha and Santal 33 work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Community taste

Which performs better, Alpha or Santal 33?

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

No varnish

What do reviewers say about Alpha and Santal 33?

Palo Santo smoke opens this, bold, sacred, unapologetic. Black pepper and violet leaf add contrast without softening it. Leather and labdanum settle warm and intimate.Alpha

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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