Head to head
Tom Ford Ombré Leather and Le Labo Santal 33 are often compared by people choosing between the two. Ombré Leather is a leather fragrance and Santal 33 a woody one, and they share cardamom and leather. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
Ombré Leather stands apart with jasmine, amber and moss, while Santal 33 brings violet, iris and papyrus. Ombré Leather lasts longer (very long-lasting against long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Ombré Leather is the cheaper one: about $200 against $330 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Ombré LeatherTom Ford | Santal 33Le Labo | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $200 · 3.4 oz | $330 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2011 |
| Family | Leather, Woody | Woody, Leather |
| Top notes | Cardamom | Cardamom, Violet |
| Heart notes | Leather, Jasmine | Iris, Papyrus |
| Base notes | Amber, Moss, Patchouli | Sandalwood, Cedar, Leather |
| Longevity | Very long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Strong | Strong |
| Best seasons | Fall, Winter | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Everyday, Date | Everyday, Office, Date |
| Style | Mysterious, Urban | Urban, Natural, Mysterious |
Tom Ford
$200 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Unisex · Leather
Leather as soft as a worn jacket, with cardamom and moss. It evokes American desert roads at dusk.
Choose Ombré Leather if you want a lower price and longer wear.
Le Labo
$330 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Unisex · Woody
Creamy Australian sandalwood, dry leather and a touch of violet. The scent of a generation of design cafés and exposed-brick lofts.
Choose Santal 33 if you want something better suited to warm weather, a fragrance that covers more occasions and a more natural character.
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Take the quizOmbré Leather lasts longer (very long-lasting against long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Ombré Leather is the cheaper one: about $200 against $330 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share cardamom and leather. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
For spring and summer, Santal 33 is the better fit. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. Ombré Leather is at its best in fall and winter, and Santal 33 in spring, fall and winter.
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