I have an original sample of Le Labo's Santal 33 and it smells almost identical to this, just heavier on the "pickle" note. These kinds of fragrances are an acquired taste, IMHO. It doesn't project very strongly for an A++ perfume oil but I suppose it depends on preference.
This!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness this is divine!!! I have a sample of the original and it is a spot on dupe from the beginning to the end all the way! It even got the vegetal top right! I am so pleased with this one and am waiting for GP to bring us Santal Austral next!!
