All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
Anyone who’s heard of Le Labo is likely familiar with the brand’s best-selling fragrance, Santal 33. The scent has captured the hearts of many due to its unique note profile and ability to universally flatter just about anyone. Unfortunately for those looking to smell incredible on a budget, Le Labo is notorious for gut-wrenchingly high prices—the largest bottle will run you just over $1,000.
Fret not—there is still a way to join the exclusive Le Labo club without dipping into your savings. Oakcha Perfumes has recreated tons of luxury perfumes at unbeatable prices, including one for Santal 33. Shoppers will find dupe scents for brands like Tom Ford, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Burberry for around $45. And right now, you can score any of them for 20 percent off with the code LOVEMOM20.
Inspired by Le Labo’s Santal 33, the Ruhe perfume brings all the depth and complexity of its high-end twin, and features an intoxicating blend of cardamom, iris, violet, layered with notes of cedarwood, sandalwood and papyrus. Ambrox, leather accord and musk round out the full fragrance experience, leaving behind a long-lasting scent that will likely be indistinguishable from the OG.
Ruhe may cost less than $50, but it’s by no means a cheap formulation. All of Oakcha’s perfumes contain Parfum Extrait, a rich oil with a fragrance concentration of anywhere from 30 to 40 percent—most eau de parfums only contain a 10%–15% fragrance composition. This ensures the scent will remain at full strength for a longer period of time. The brand didn’t skimp out on packaging either; each perfume is housed in a glass color-coated bottle and contains stainless steel atomizers for even distribution.
The inspired scent has earned a 4.6-star rating from shoppers who say they are “wild over this scent” and that they can “smell it for hours” after they apply it.
“Smells very much like Santal 33 by Le Labo! Isn’t over powering, good for layering,” wrote one reviewer.
“At first I didn’t like the smell when I first sprayed it, but when it’s on your skin for a few minutes, it smells amazing,” said another. “It will definitely get you compliments and with one spray, it lasts over 24 hours. The bottle also has a nice atomizer but this scent just smells soooo good and I cant wait to order from Oakcha again.”
Grab your own Le Labo dupe for $36 during this limited-time sale!
