Byredo Mojave Ghost dupe — cheaper alternatives

Byredo Mojave Ghost: released in 2014, floral, woody and powdery, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Byredo Mojave Ghost dupe?

The closest Byredo Mojave Ghost dupe we found is Sand + Fog Violet Sandalwood — 84% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Byredo Mojave Ghost 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 Byredo Mojave GhostProjection
1Sand + Fog Violet Sandalwood84%about $35* (−81%)5h vs 5h6/10
2Zara Santal Glow Eau de Toilette80%about $25* (−86%)5h vs 5h6/10
3Zara Wednesday - I'm Most Grateful78%about $30* (−83%)4h vs 5h6/10
4Oakcha Desert Glass90%about $40* (−78%)6h vs 5h6/10
5Fine'ry. Desert Spirit87%about $30* (−83%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. Sand + Fog Violet Sandalwood — 84% scent match

    Focuses on the delicate violet and creamy sandalwood notes found in Byredo Mojave Ghost, resulting in a gentle and approachable scent profile.

    It shares its musky, powdery and floral accords with Byredo Mojave Ghost, opens on Sapodilla too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 181 community ratings.

  2. Zara Santal Glow Eau de Toilette — 80% scent match

    Shares the woody and musky character of Byredo Mojave Ghost, providing a light and modern take on the original's signature scent.

    It shares its woody, powdery and violet accords with Byredo Mojave Ghost, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 114 community ratings.

  3. Zara Wednesday - I'm Most Grateful — 78% scent match

    Offers a similar floral and musky impression to Byredo Mojave Ghost, leaning into a soft, clean aesthetic that is easy to wear.

    It shares its floral, powdery and fruity accords with Byredo Mojave Ghost, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 114 community ratings.

  4. Oakcha Desert Glass — 90% scent match

    Captures the airy, musky, and slightly fruity essence of Byredo Mojave Ghost with a remarkably similar sandalwood and ambrette profile.

    It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with Byredo Mojave Ghost, opens on Sapodilla too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 74 community ratings.

  5. Fine'ry. Desert Spirit — 87% scent match

    Evokes the same clean, woody, and floral atmosphere as Byredo Mojave Ghost, offering a soft and powdery experience that lingers beautifully.

    It shares its violet, powdery and woody accords with Byredo Mojave Ghost, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 85 community ratings.

Which Byredo Mojave Ghost dupe is cheapest?

Zara Santal Glow Eau de Toilette, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Byredo Mojave Ghost.

Which Byredo Mojave Ghost dupe lasts longest?

Oakcha Desert Glass, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Byredo Mojave Ghost.

Which Byredo Mojave Ghost dupe is closest to the original?

Oakcha Desert Glass, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Byredo Mojave Ghost itself sells from €170 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Byredo Mojave Ghost dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sand + Fog Violet Sandalwood saves you about $210 a year against Byredo Mojave Ghost. 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 Byredo Mojave Ghost dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Oakcha Desert Glass comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Byredo Mojave Ghost notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.