Crystal vs Simply Santal
Both are extrait-strength dupes of pricey niche scents: Crystal No. 23 by ALT. Fragrances echoes Baccarat Rouge 540, and Simply Santal is pitched as an Another 13 alternative. Crystal costs less at $48.99 on eBay as of November 3, 2026, versus $69.00 at Amazon for Simply Santal. Buy Crystal for a sweet, amber-floral statement scent; buy Simply Santal for a drier, woody-musky everyday wear.
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Crystal
$48.99at eBayObserved at 3:34 PM
Choose the Crystal if you want a loud, sweet saffron-amber floral for evenings and you want to spend under $50.
Pros
- Lowest price of the two at $48.99
- Extrait de parfum concentration for long wear
- Unisex labeling suits shared use
- Sold new at 4 stores, so easier to price-shop
Cons
What separates them
| Crystal | Simply Santal | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (new) | $48.99 at eBay as of November 3, 2026 | $69.00 at Amazon as of November 3, 2026 |
| Scent family | Sweet amber-floral with saffron and jasmine | Fresh aromatic woods with iris, papyrus and sandalwood |
| Inspired by | Baccarat Rouge 540 style profile | Another 13 style profile |
| Projection | Strong, room-filling; turns heads | Close to the skin, softer |
| Best occasion | Evenings, special events | Everyday wear, office |
| Marketed to | Unisex | Men's |
| Bottle size | 100 ml / 3.3 oz | Not stated in the listing |
| Stores stocking it new | 4 stores |
Price history
- Crystal: lowest $48.99 on Nov 3 at eBay.
- Simply Santal: lowest $69.00 on Nov 3 at Amazon.
Prices at every store
Crystal
- eBayNew
In stockSold by nj1967
$48.99+ $5.00 shippingObserved at 3:34 PM - Off The SquareNew
In stock
$69.00Observed at 3:03 PM - Southern Roots Clothing CompanyNew
In stock
$69.99Observed at 3:03 PM - shaynagibbonskeeley.comNew
In stock
$70.95+ $6.95 shippingObserved at 3:03 PM
Simply Santal
- AmazonNew
Availability unknown
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$69.00Free shippingObserved at 3:03 PM
Specs compared
| Spec | Crystal | Simply Santal |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Jasmine, saffron, orange | Violet, cardamom |
| Middle notes | Evernyl, ambroxan | Ambroxan, iris, papyrus |
| Base notes | Cedarwood, ambergris, fir balsam | Sandalwood, leather, cedarwood, musk |
| Type | Perfume | Fragrance |
| Form | Spray | Spray |
| Department | Unisex | Men's |
| Travel Size | Yes | — |
| Application Type | — | Fragrance |
| Scented | — | Yes |
| Variety | — | Inspired by Another 13 |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for everyday office wear?
- Simply Santal. Its ambroxan-sandalwood profile sits close to the skin, while Crystal's sweet amber floral projects hard and suits evenings better.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both are sold as extrait de parfum strength, so expect 6 to 8 hours or more. Crystal's amber and musk base tends to cling to skin and clothes longer than Simply Santal's drier woods.
- Is Crystal worth it over Simply Santal?
- If you want the Baccarat Rouge 540 style and a lower price, yes: $48.99 versus $69.00 as of November 3, 2026. If you want a subtle woody scent, pay the extra for Simply Santal.
- Are these unisex?
- Crystal is labeled unisex. Simply Santal is labeled men's, but its iris, ambroxan and sandalwood notes read unisex to most noses.
- Which is closer to the fragrance it copies?
- Both are inspired-by dupes, not clones, so neither is identical. Crystal targets the sweet saffron-amber of Baccarat Rouge 540; Simply Santal targets the musky-woody skin scent of Another 13.