Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve dupe — cheaper alternatives

Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve: released in 2017, woody, aromatic and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve dupe?

The closest Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve dupe we found is Guerlain Vetiver — 82% match, about $60 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve 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 Banana Republic 83 Leather ReserveProjection
1Guerlain Vetiver82%about $60* (+140%)6h vs 5h7/10
2Zara Vibrant Leather82%about $254h vs 5h6/10
3English Leather80%about $10* (−60%)5h vs 5h5/10
4Versace The Dreamer79%about $85* (+240%)5h vs 5h7/10
5Ermenegildo Zegna Haitian Vetiver81%about $55 (+120%)7h vs 5h5/10
  1. Guerlain Vetiver — 82% scent match

    Features the crisp citrus and earthy vetiver qualities that anchor Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,606 community ratings.

  2. Zara Vibrant Leather — 82% scent match

    Plays in the same woody leather territory as Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve, opening with bright citrus before settling into woods.

    It shares its citrus, woody and leather accords with Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 704 community ratings.

  3. English Leather — 80% scent match

    Evokes the classic leather and aromatic warmth of Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve, resting on a familiar earthy base.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and leather accords with Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 523 community ratings.

  4. Versace The Dreamer — 79% scent match

    Offers a smooth aromatic and floral-woody balance that sits comfortably close to the profile of Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords with Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 5,912 community ratings.

  5. Ermenegildo Zegna Haitian Vetiver — 81% scent match — discontinued

    Echoes the refined earthy and citrus character present in Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 249 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve dupe is cheapest?

English Leather, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve.

Which Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve dupe lasts longest?

Ermenegildo Zegna Haitian Vetiver, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve.

Which Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve dupe is closest to the original?

Guerlain Vetiver, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve itself sells from $29.39 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Vetiver actually costs about $50 a year MORE than Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve. 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.

Will a Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Ermenegildo Zegna Haitian Vetiver comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Banana Republic 83 Leather Reserve notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-26.