More recently, however, the angle of the questions that I’m receiving has changed. Whereas once upon a time, people wanted to know everything about it, now people are asking me what sort of perfumes they can wear instead. It seems that, for some, its popularity has all been a little too much. And I totally get it. No one wants to smell like every other person they meet. In fact, I think I’d run out of hands if I were to count on my fingers all the people, both male and female, in my immediate friendship group who own it. So if you’re looking for something similar to Santal 33 that isn’t Santal 33, I’ve got you. And no, I’m not talking about perfumes with similar notes, I’m talking more about scents with the vibe of Santal 33—the sort of perfumes that pique interest in a nonconforming sort of way. Keep scrolling for the 17 trending fragrances that fit the bill.
