Banana Republic Linen Vetiver dupe — cheaper alternatives

Banana Republic Linen Vetiver: released in 2018, citrus, aromatic and earthy, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Banana Republic Linen Vetiver dupe?

The closest Banana Republic Linen Vetiver dupe we found is Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green — 81% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Banana Republic Linen Vetiver 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 Linen VetiverProjection
1Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green81%about $25* (−17%)5h vs 5h6/10
2Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver80%about $305h vs 5h5/10
3Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Lysandra77%about $65 (+117%)5h vs 5h7/10
4Avon Perceive Soul75%about $25 (−17%)5h vs 5h5/10
5Karen Low Pure Blanc74%about $20 (−33%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green — 81% scent match

    Evokes a similar fresh and green aromatic character reminiscent of Banana Republic Linen Vetiver, with a crisp herbal opening.

    It shares its green, citrus and woody accords with Banana Republic Linen Vetiver, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,592 community ratings.

  2. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver — 80% scent match

    Shares an earthy vetiver and citrus profile similar to Banana Republic Linen Vetiver, leaning into clean woody territory.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Banana Republic Linen Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,630 community ratings.

  3. Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Lysandra — 77% scent match

    Offers a bright botanical freshness in the same family as Banana Republic Linen Vetiver, featuring clean floral nuances.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and floral accords with Banana Republic Linen Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 170 community ratings.

  4. Avon Perceive Soul — 75% scent match

    Presents a watery, clean profile reminiscent of the aquatic floral facets found in Banana Republic Linen Vetiver.

    It shares its white floral, floral and aromatic accords with Banana Republic Linen Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 153 community ratings.

  5. Karen Low Pure Blanc — 74% scent match

    Delivers a light and airy citrus freshness somewhat parallel to the crisp style of Banana Republic Linen Vetiver.

    It shares its woody accords with Banana Republic Linen Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 109 community ratings.

Which Banana Republic Linen Vetiver dupe is cheapest?

Karen Low Pure Blanc, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Banana Republic Linen Vetiver.

Which Banana Republic Linen Vetiver dupe lasts longest?

Karen Low Pure Blanc, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Banana Republic Linen Vetiver.

Which Banana Republic Linen Vetiver dupe is closest to the original?

Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Banana Republic Linen Vetiver itself sells from $44.09 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Banana Republic Linen Vetiver dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green saves you about $5 a year against Banana Republic Linen Vetiver. 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 Linen Vetiver dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Karen Low Pure Blanc comes closest at 4.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Banana Republic Linen Vetiver notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-26.