Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom dupe — cheaper alternatives

Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom: released in 2017, woody, warm spicy and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom dupe?

The closest Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom dupe we found is Proraso Wood & Spice — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom 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 Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamomProjection
1Proraso Wood & Spice82%about $20 (−60%)5h vs 5h6/10
2Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Rouge78%about $30 (−40%)5h vs 5h3/10
3Kanøn Norwegian Wood73%about $25 (−50%)5h vs 5h5/10
4Maison Alhambra Salvo63%about $20* (−60%)6h vs 5h8/10
5Lathr Sandalwood65%about $25 (−50%)2h vs 5h6/10
  1. Proraso Wood & Spice — 82% scent match

    A straightforward, aromatic woody scent that leans into the same warm, spicy territory as the reference at a very accessible price point.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom, opens on Cumin too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 428 community ratings.

  2. Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Rouge — 78% scent match

    Offers a similarly warm, spicy, and slightly powdery profile that feels like a lighter, more tea-centric cousin to the reference.

    It shares its woody and fresh spicy accords with Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,356 community ratings.

  3. Kanøn Norwegian Wood — 73% scent match

    Provides a rugged, woody experience that shares the aromatic and spicy backbone found in the reference.

    It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 194 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Salvo — 63% scent match

    A simple, woody composition that offers a similar warm, resinous dry-down reminiscent of the reference.

    It shares its fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords with Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 866 community ratings.

  5. Lathr Sandalwood — 65% scent match

    A budget-friendly woody fragrance that leans into the creamy sandalwood and amber notes present in the reference.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom and lasts about 2h against 5h.

Which Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom dupe is cheapest?

Proraso Wood & Spice, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom.

Which Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom dupe lasts longest?

Maison Alhambra Salvo, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom.

Which Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom dupe is closest to the original?

Proraso Wood & Spice, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Proraso Wood & Spice saves you about $45 a year against Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom. 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 Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Maison Alhambra Salvo comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Bon Parfumeur 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.