HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Santal 33 vs Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Both perform comparably, but Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst is the better value at a lower price. Santal 33 justifies its premium only if you connect with its specific character.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
85/100
Longevity
86/100
80/100
Sillage
84/100
55%
Day Wear
40%
45%
Night Wear
60%
25%
Spring
20%
15%
Summer
15%
35%
Autumn
35%
25%
Winter
30%
43
Value (lower price wins)
400
Santal 33
Top
Violet Cardamom, Papyrus Accord
Heart
Leather, Iris Florence, Amber
Base
Sandalwood, Virginian Cedar, Musk
Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst
Top
Raspberry, Plum, Bergamot
Heart
Oud, Rose, Patchouli
Base
Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Praline
Shared Notes (3)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Santal 33 or Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst better?
Both perform comparably, but Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst is the better value at a lower price. Santal 33 justifies its premium only if you connect with its specific character.
Which lasts longer, Santal 33 or Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst?
Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst lasts longer. Santal 33 is rated long lasting (8h - 10h) while Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst is rated long lasting (8h - 12h).
Do Santal 33 and Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst smell similar?
They share 3 notes: Amber, Sandalwood, Musk. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
AdeGbe is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission from retailers such as Amazon, FragranceX, FragranceNet, Sephora, and Lookfantastic. This never affects the price you pay, and it never influences our reviews, scores, or rankings, our editorial verdicts are independent.