Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod dupe — closest scent matches

Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod: released in 2017, woody, leather and powdery, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod dupe?

The closest Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod scent match we found is Miller Harris Étui Noir — 84% match, about $125 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#	Alternative	Scent match	Est. price (100 ml)	Longevity vs Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod	Projection
1	Miller Harris Étui Noir	84%	about $125 (+150%)	6h vs 7h	7/10
2	The Merchant of Venice Andalusian Soul	82%	about $160 (+220%)	6h vs 7h	8/10
3	Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre	80%	about $225 (+350%)	5h vs 7h	7/10
4	Chloé Vanilla Planifolia	79%	about $240 (+380%)	6h vs 7h	7/10
5	Talbot Runhof Purple Tweed	80%	about $140 (+180%)	7h vs 7h	7/10

Miller Harris Étui Noir — 84% scent match
Shares a sophisticated leather-and-iris structure reminiscent of Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod, though presented in a drier, woodier format.
It shares its amber, leather and woody accords with Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 615 community ratings.
The Merchant of Venice Andalusian Soul — 82% scent match
Evokes the warm amber and balsamic warmth found in Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod, leaning toward a richer resinous sweetness.
It shares its amber, powdery and woody accords with Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,245 community ratings.
Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre — 80% scent match
Recalls the powdery iris and earthy facets of Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod with a refined, tailored elegance.
It shares its leather and powdery accords with Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 416 community ratings.
Chloé Vanilla Planifolia — 79% scent match
Echoes the deep vanilla core of Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod, offering a smoother and more focused botanical warmth.
It shares its powdery, warm spicy and woody accords with Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 772 community ratings.
Talbot Runhof Purple Tweed — 80% scent match
Mirrors the spicy, earthy depth of Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod through a distinct botanical lens.
It shares its powdery, iris and leather accords with Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 21 community ratings.

Which Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod dupe is cheapest?

Miller Harris Étui Noir, at about $125 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod's own estimate.

Which Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod dupe lasts longest?

Talbot Runhof Purple Tweed, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod.

Which Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod dupe is closest to the original?

Miller Harris Étui Noir, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Miller Harris Étui Noir actually costs about $110 a year MORE than Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Talbot Runhof Purple Tweed comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-23.