Bvlgari Man Wood Essence: released in 2018, woody, aromatic and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Bvlgari Man Wood Essence dupe we found is Zara Mountain Woody Forest — 81% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Bvlgari Man Wood Essence dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Bvlgari Man Wood Essence | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Mountain Woody Forest | 81% | about $30 (−65%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Asdaaf Ameer Al Arab | 80% | about $25 (−71%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Alfred Dunhill Icon Elite | 78% | about $35 (−59%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Extra Woods | 85% | about $20 (−76%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Giesso Naturaleza | 84% | about $30 (−65%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Features a refreshing coniferous canopy that feels very close to the cypress-heavy heart of Bvlgari Man Wood Essence.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with Bvlgari Man Wood Essence, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 138 community ratings.
Shares a vibrant citrus and woody synergy reminiscent of Bvlgari Man Wood Essence, leaning into a brighter profile.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Bvlgari Man Wood Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 154 community ratings.
In the same family as Bvlgari Man Wood Essence, balancing dark woods and aromatic spices with a sophisticated twist.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Bvlgari Man Wood Essence, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 871 community ratings.
Evokes the deep cedar and cypress backbone of Bvlgari Man Wood Essence, offering a smoother and earthier dry-down.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Bvlgari Man Wood Essence, opens on Lemon Zest too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 13 community ratings.
Delivers an earthy and aromatic woodland impression that closely mirrors Bvlgari Man Wood Essence.
It shares its woody accords with Bvlgari Man Wood Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 30 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Extra Woods, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Bvlgari Man Wood Essence.
Maison Alhambra Extra Woods, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Bvlgari Man Wood Essence.
Maison Alhambra Extra Woods, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Bvlgari Man Wood Essence itself sells from $51.95 (60 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Mountain Woody Forest saves you about $80 a year against Bvlgari Man Wood Essence. 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. Maison Alhambra Extra Woods comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Bvlgari Man Wood Essence notes, performance and price
AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.
Updated 2026-08-09.