Le Labo blends your bottle in front of you, puts your name on the label, and charges £172 for 50ml. It also does not publish how concentrated that perfume is. Here are the £40 versions, at a disclosed 35% Extrait.
Every scent below is an Aromara take on a Le Labo original. £40 for 50ml, from £6.99 for a 5ml, 7+ hours guaranteed, and 60 days to send it back even if you have worn it.
The best Le Labo dupes, scent by scent
Santal 33, the smoky sandalwood
Dry sandalwood, cardamom and a leathery haze sitting close to the skin. This is the scent that turned smoky sandalwood into a whole genre. Our Santal Thirty Three takes it on at 35% Extrait. Story: Santal 33 decoded.
Rose 31, the rose men actually wear
Rose pushed through cumin, vetiver and cedar, so it lands spicy and woody instead of pretty. Our Rose No. 31 holds the same shape.
Bergamote 22, the salty citrus
Bergamot and grapefruit over clean musk, bright with a saline edge. Our Citrine is the fresh pick. Full breakdown: Bergamote 22 dupe UK.
Quick comparison
| Le Labo original | Le Labo price (50ml) | Aromara version | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santal 33 | £172 | Santal Thirty Three | £40 |
| Rose 31 | £172 | Rose No. 31 | £40 |
| Bergamote 22 | £172 | Citrine | £40 |
Le Labo prices checked live at Harrods and Liberty London on 17 August 2026. The 100ml sits at £238.
Where Le Labo is strong
Credit where it is due. Le Labo is not a brand you dismiss.
- Santal 33 is an original. It is not a copy of anything, and half the market has been chasing that dry sandalwood ever since.
- The shop is the product. Your bottle is blended and labelled with your name on it, in front of you, on the day.
- They sell formats we do not: 15ml, 30ml, travel tube refills, plus body, hair and shower products.
- They are owned by Estée Lauder, so stock and quality are consistent at every UK counter.
- Returns run 30 days if the bottle is still sealed.
Where Aromara wins
- We publish the number. They do not. We read Le Labo's own product pages on 17 August 2026. They say Eau de Parfum and list the ingredients. There is no percentage anywhere on the site. Ours is 35% Extrait, disclosed in writing on every product page.
- Eau de Parfum is a lower category than Extrait. Le Labo's spray range is Eau de Parfum only. There is no Extrait bottle to buy.
- £40 against £172 for the same 50ml size. That is £132 back in your pocket per bottle.
- 60 days, even after you have worn it. Le Labo's own policy says a product that has been opened or shows signs of use cannot be returned. Ours can.
- £6.99 to try one. A Le Labo Santal 33 travel refill set, 3 x 10ml, is £138 at Selfridges.
- Small batch, made in the UK.
Why strength matters with this style
Dry sandalwood and salty citrus are quiet notes. Run them thin and they are gone off your skin in two hours. More oil in the bottle gives the note something to sit on, which is why every Aromara scent is 35% Extrait, the highest disclosed concentration in the UK. That is the whole mechanism behind the 7+ hour guarantee.
Try before you commit
Not sure which one is you? Build a 5ml x5 starter set for £18 and try five at full strength. Browse the full range, or see every scent and saving in the Designer Dupe Index.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Le Labo dupe in the UK?
For Santal 33 we make Santal Thirty Three, a 35% Extrait at £40 for 50ml against £172 for the original. Same smoky sandalwood family. The question is whether you can tell.
What smells like Santal 33?
Aromara Santal Thirty Three carries the same dry sandalwood, cardamom and leather signature at 35% Extrait, £40 for 50ml.
Does Le Labo say how concentrated its perfumes are?
No. We checked their own product pages on 17 August 2026. They state Eau de Parfum and list ingredients, with no percentage given. Aromara discloses 35% Extrait in writing.
How much do Le Labo dupes cost?
£40 for a 50ml, or £6.99 for a 5ml sampler. Buy 2 get 1 free.
How long do they last?
7+ hours, guaranteed, or your money back within 60 days.
Related reading
- Santal 33: the smoky sandalwood decoded
- Le Labo: the brand story
- Bergamote 22 dupe UK
- The Strongest Perfume Dupes in the UK
- The Designer Dupe Index 2026
Aromara is an independent UK fragrance brand. All scents are original creations inspired by well-known designer fragrances. No affiliation with Le Labo, Estée Lauder or any other brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Third party prices were checked on 17 August 2026 and may change.
