Jungle Santal

I tried this body mist on a whim since it was sitting on the Target clearance shelf for $4.49. At first, nothing special and maybe a touch odd. Not good, not bad, just ok. But as the day went on, I kept smelling the back of my hand where I'd sprayed it. I was intrigued! First, I can't believe how long it lasted. After multiple hand washings, the scent was still strong. But the scent was also intoxicating. I went back later that day and bought both the bottles they had. I can see where people would get pickles from this. At first spray there is a definite sharp, almost turmeric smell that is a bit off-putting. But that only lasts for maybe the first 5 minutes. After that is a lovely green, mossy, woody, ever-so-slightly smokey/charred scent. Even though I get the "green" notes, my first thought was not "jungle" but Joshua Tree, which is arguably about as far from the jungle as one can get. But the wood smell just took me straight there. The cardamom is present and adds to the overall fragrance experience, but is not the dominant note (at least to me). This fragrance seems to be clean and sensual at the same time, which is unusual. I have never smelled Santal 33 by Le Labo (which Jungle Santal is reported to be a dupe of), so I can't speak to its accuracy there. However, I think it is a lovely scent in its own right, and for $4.49 it was an absolute steal!!! But I'd have paid full price--$14.99-- for it too. If I ever come across the EDP, I will pick that up too!

This begins as green, wet, slightly resinous woods but soon it adds the spicy cardamom. At the point of dry down, it is beautiful and balanced. I don't get a ton of tea, which is fine because I'm not a huge tea scent lover. But I love the contrast between dry wood and watery green notes, as well that of the spicy warmth of cardamom and fresher tea. I know oolong is smoky, but I don't get a ton of that either. I've tried the Le Labo scents mentioned by other reviewers, but I find this not to be similar to any of them. I'm not a huge fan of Santal 33. And while I understand that some were wanting a dupe, this is clearly a different take on papyrus and cardamom. Also, this has reasonable sillage and great lasting power on me, which is much more than I say for Santal 33. In all, if you love cardamom like I do, give this one a try. Personally, I like it on its own merits enough to be thrilled to own the bottle.

“I’m definitely getting pickle” This one adds to my collection of Santal 33 dupes lol ... I own B&BW “Lost in Santal” and it’s my favorite splash ever and I still mourn that it got discontinued. also I have declassified subtil 33 and it’s the worst one...there’s like a strong SWEET smell of anise??? It’s unbearable to me. Finally I got my hands onto this one at Marshall’s for around $17 ...not bad for and EDP For the first time I got the “pickle juice” everyone’s talking about but even comparing it to bbw lost in santal, it lacks of a sweet note. It lacks in longevity also but lays warm on skin and clothes I don’t think it’s a safe buy for everyone but I’m down for it My fave combo is declassified’s cedar bleu+lost in santal <3 I can’t believe I’m saying lost in santal it’s the best dupe aaand the funniest thing of this is that I haven’t smell the original santal 33 <3 kbye

I love this fragrance! It's addictive. It's stunning. It's a fairy floating around a sunrise morning in the forest there's greenery and tiny flowers covered in dew drops and the birds are chirping and it's just heavenly. Yes. It's sweet but not in a sweet cloying way but in Sweet ethereal way. I hated Santal 33. This? This is heavenly. I wish they made a lotion too, but I think I'm going to pick up the body spray as well... Winner for me! Somebody in the comments I think suggested pairing this with vanilla bourbon. I believe by mixbar I can't tolerate the vanilla bourbon. I thought it worked beautifully together but the vanilla one it got me but it smelled really good. Definitely a great suggestion. I didn't look to see the name I should look and then I'll edit this

I absolutely adore Jungle Santal. This is a fantastic impression of Le Labo Santal 33. In fact, Jungle Santal has a little bit more of a green “push” that I enjoy much more than Le Labo’s. I would say the biggest difference is that the base notes feel slightly different. This one doesn’t feel quite as heavy as Santal 33, nor is there a leather note detected. HOWEVER I enjoy that this scent feels a little fresher than Labo’s- and the longevity is not eternal, but still great! For a Target brand perfume, this is INCREDIBLY well blended. Complex, alluring, and refreshingly dry in all of its green beauty. The body mist is more vetiver heavy and doesn’t wear as long. The cardamom shines in this, and smells incredibly refined and addictive.

was not expecting to find this amazing dupe at target. it really is so similar to santal 33, but at a working man's price. i've only ever smelled santal 33 on others, so i don't know its full profile, but jungle santal starts with a herbal, spicy scent and dries down into sandalwood. i distinctly smell eucalyptus in the top notes. it smells like a sexy animal behaviorist, a studious and adventurous woman traveling to remote forests and jungles for her research. after a day in the field she sips tea and reads before disappearing into local bars for the night.

Side by side with Santal 33, I truly couldn't tell the difference. I asked my wife to pick which sample strip had $300 perfume and which had $30 perfume. She picked this target dupe as the expensive one. Really couldn't recommend this more. I see some people had issues with longevity, but this was not my experience. It lasted 8+ hours on me which far surpasses my expectations for the price.

I saw this one at target today. Tested it out along with not another Cherry. I ended up getting the Cherry one, but will go back to pick this one up! It is beautiful, clean and serene. It’s a trip to a spa somewhere in a rain forest near the beach. It smells similar to a shower gel by Harry’s called Shiso. Beautiful and relaxing everyday scent

I purchased this, Beauty Pie La Flaneuse, and Pacifica Beach Day separately not realizing how totally alike they all smell!! I guess I have a type. La Flaneuse is my favorite of the three, but this one I don't have to worry about using a lot of this because of the price and the supply, both of which are better than La Flaneuse.

I like this scent a lot, for me it scratches the Santal 33 itch. I've tried a few LL dupes and this is the one that does it for me. It's missing Santal 33s leather, but has the bright and sour scent I like, with a short visit into the world of cedar wood chips in the middle of fhe journey.

I picked this up about a year ago after smelling a friend who was wearing santal 33. While this isn't exactly the same, it gives me a great vibe and makes me feel fresh. My boyfriend hates this and says it smells like church incense.

Santal 33's cousin. This is super strong and I really enjoy this. I haven't reached for this since nearly two seasons ago but it is likely because I wore this one into the ground. Anything with cardamom in it drives me wild.

Love this one! It's green and lush, smells like a humid tropical jungle. I don't get any pickles, thankfully.

This is a unique dry green fragrance. If you love vetiver, this may appeal to you. It’s Not vetiver, but the papyrus has a bold grassy vibe that is stronger and dryer than a grass turf. The oolong tea brings in a different type of green note. Where green tea would be slightly astringent, the smokiness of oolong has an earthy incense quality. A mellower version of the smoky peat of Islay whisky. The cardamom elevates both with the mildly sweet aromatics of the seeds and dry green pods. This is more than I expect from a $25 scent from Target. It’s a beautiful serenade of green plants on a sunny day somewhere not too humid. It smells clean and both comforting and energizing.

I actually like this even though I never like grassy green scents lol. It just smells like a jungle to my nose, like how I imagine it would smell in a tropical jungle. Has anyone played Zelda Breath of the Wild? This is how I imagine the Faron region to smell when it's raining lol. It's a soothing, mystical green tropical rain forest earthy type of scent.

smells very similar to santal 33 but i do not see how people get moderate longevity on this thing, i washed my clothes and a week later i can still smell it on those clothes. it is unisex. smells good eternal longevity for me Edit: I finally bought this 6 months later. I can confirm it is definitely unisex and is the best santal 33 dupe money can buy.

I was worried about smelling like a pickle when wearing this, but I don't! Yay. Jungle Santal does open a little spicier, but dries down to a really pleasant and intimate green/woody scent. Almost smells a little bit like tea! I put this on over JHAG NAP, and it worked well--I might even try layering with another muskier scent for a bass boost.

The weird dill pickle note fades quickly; somehow it only makes me like Jungle Santal more. I gave the body mist as a gift, but might go back for a bottle to put in my own collection. Nothing mind blowing, but I kept sniffing my arm where I tested. Overall just a cool, soft-spicy and green scent that is pleasurable and affordable.

Jungle Santal starts off with a bust of fruit but quickly morphs into a dry sandalwood, ambroxin type perfume. Very long lasting in this 70F weather. Not a screamer but pleasantly lingering. Drydown reminds me of the drier aspect of This is Her (without the coconut and creamy tinge). Of course not a dupe but in the arena. Unisex.

I love wearing this on warm, rainy days. ginandrice mentioned mulch. Yes! It's standing in your spring garden after a hearty rain, the condensation lifting off mulched beds full of herbs and various seedlings. It's a little green, a little funky. I picked this up last year on a whim, and I'm not sorry I did so.