By Kilian Sacred Wood: released in 2014, woody, powdery and warm spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest By Kilian Sacred Wood dupe we found is Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk 39 — 88% match, about $135 (estimate) versus about $295 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best By Kilian Sacred Wood dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs By Kilian Sacred Wood | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk 39 | 88% | about $135 (−54%) | 5h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 | 82% | about $85* (−71%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Juliette Has A Gun Sunny Side Up | 80% | about $110* (−63%) | 5h vs 8h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Salt | 84% | about $20* (−93%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Your Touch Santal | 82% | about $20* (−93%) | 6h vs 8h | 6/10 |
This fragrance captures the creamy, lactonic sandalwood essence found in By Kilian Sacred Wood with a smooth and minimalist approach.
It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with By Kilian Sacred Wood, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,235 community ratings.
Focusing on the Javanol molecule, this scent provides a similar sandalwood-forward experience to By Kilian Sacred Wood in a modern, airy composition.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with By Kilian Sacred Wood, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,862 community ratings.
This scent offers a soft, milky sandalwood profile that evokes the comforting, creamy woodiness of By Kilian Sacred Wood.
It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with By Kilian Sacred Wood, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 2,841 community ratings.
A highly accessible alternative that mirrors the warm, spicy, and creamy sandalwood profile of By Kilian Sacred Wood.
It shares its woody, musky and powdery accords with By Kilian Sacred Wood, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 75 community ratings.
This fragrance provides a smooth, woody experience reminiscent of the lactonic sandalwood heart found in By Kilian Sacred Wood.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with By Kilian Sacred Wood, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 63 community ratings.
Fragrance World Salt, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than By Kilian Sacred Wood.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 04, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for By Kilian Sacred Wood.
Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk 39, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
By Kilian Sacred Wood itself sells from €160 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk 39 saves you about $235 a year against By Kilian Sacred Wood. 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. Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
By Kilian Sacred Wood notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.