Atkinsons James: released in 2022, aromatic, woody and earthy, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Atkinsons James dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme — 85% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Atkinsons James dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Atkinsons James | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme | 85% | about $50* (+11%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire | 83% | about $45* | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi Fattan | 80% | about $25* (−44%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver | 80% | about $30 (−33%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Woody Oud | 78% | about $35* (−22%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the dark, earthy vetiver and resinous woody depth of Atkinsons James with an added smoky balsam warmth.
It shares its woody, aromatic and balsamic accords with Atkinsons James, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,901 community ratings.
Shares a similar earthy vetiver and cedarwood backbone with Atkinsons James, offering a stripped-back, minimalist woody profile.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Atkinsons James, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 24,523 community ratings.
A vibrant take on earthy vetiver and citrus that captures the fresh top and spicy woody dry-down reminiscent of Atkinsons James.
It shares its woody, citrus and earthy accords with Atkinsons James, opens on Bergamot and Pink Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,698 community ratings.
Combines bright citrus and sage top notes with a smooth vetiver and patchouli base in the same family as Atkinsons James.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Atkinsons James, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,630 community ratings.
Leans into smooth balsamic resins and warm woods, offering a refined, woody character in line with Atkinsons James.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and balsamic accords with Atkinsons James, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,128 community ratings.
Rasasi Fattan, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Atkinsons James.
Rasasi Fattan, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Atkinsons James.
Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Atkinsons James itself sells from £89.49 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Atkinsons James. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Rasasi Fattan comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Atkinsons James notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-15.