Sitting at my desk with a cat on my lap, I slowly typed each credit card number into Le Labo's website.
Santal 33: a fragrant and expensive status symbolI ordered my Santal 33 sample — which cost $12.79 with shipping and tax — on a Thursday morning, and it was delivered to my doorstep the following day.
Still, on "PerfumeTok" — the fragrance-obsessed side of TikTok — numerous fragrance fans have said the brand's Jungle Santal perfume, sold at Target as a $29.99 perfume and $14.99 body mist, matched Le Labo's Santal 33.
Amanda Krause/Business InsiderOne spray proved that the Jungle Santal perfume isn't an exact dupe for Santal 33 — but they're similar.
AdvertisementWhile Le Labo's perfume quickly reminded me of pickles, Fine'ry's initially smelled more masculine with a stronger spice.
Persons:
Le, Le Labo, Amanda Krause, I've, Cat Chen, Fine'ry, Le Labo's, I'm
Organizations:
Le, Fast Company, Target, Sunday
Locations:
New York City, TikTok