Armand Basi Wild Forest dupe — closest scent matches

Armand Basi Wild Forest: released in 2013, woody, fresh spicy and amber, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Armand Basi Wild Forest dupe?

The closest Armand Basi Wild Forest scent match we found is Loewe Solo Loewe Cedro — 82% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Armand Basi Wild Forest 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Armand Basi Wild ForestProjection
1Loewe Solo Loewe Cedro82%about $65 (+160%)6h vs 4h7/10
2Lalique Encre Noire78%about $45* (+80%)6h vs 4h7/10
3Oriflame Architect81%about $25*6h vs 4h6/10
4Ferrari Cedar Essence80%about $30 (+20%)5h vs 4h6/10
5Kenzo Tokyo by Kenzo77%about $50 (+100%)5h vs 4h6/10
  1. Loewe Solo Loewe Cedro — 82% scent match

    Centers around a prominent cedar note that evokes the woody heart of Armand Basi Wild Forest.

    It shares its woody, fresh spicy and amber accords with Armand Basi Wild Forest, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 979 community ratings.

  2. Lalique Encre Noire — 78% scent match

    Evokes the dominant woody and smoky character of Armand Basi Wild Forest, leaning into a deeper vetiver-heavy profile.

    It shares its woody, fresh spicy and amber accords with Armand Basi Wild Forest, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 24,523 community ratings.

  3. Oriflame Architect — 81% scent match — discontinued

    Features a balanced woody and spicy structure reminiscent of Armand Basi Wild Forest.

    It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Armand Basi Wild Forest, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 501 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  4. Ferrari Cedar Essence — 80% scent match — discontinued

    Shares a similar focus on crisp woods and fresh spices found in Armand Basi Wild Forest.

    It shares its woody, ozonic and fresh spicy accords with Armand Basi Wild Forest, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 240 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Kenzo Tokyo by Kenzo — 77% scent match — discontinued

    Brings a vibrant blend of spices and woods that sits in the same family as Armand Basi Wild Forest.

    It shares its fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords with Armand Basi Wild Forest, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 959 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Armand Basi Wild Forest dupe is cheapest?

Oriflame Architect, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Armand Basi Wild Forest dupe lasts longest?

Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Armand Basi Wild Forest.

Which Armand Basi Wild Forest dupe is closest to the original?

Loewe Solo Loewe Cedro, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Armand Basi Wild Forest dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Loewe Solo Loewe Cedro actually costs about $60 a year MORE than Armand Basi Wild Forest. 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 Armand Basi Wild Forest dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Armand Basi Wild Forest notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-29.