Caron Parfum Sacre: released in 1990, warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Caron Parfum Sacre dupe we found is Mauboussin Histoire d'Eau — 84% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Caron Parfum Sacre dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Caron Parfum Sacre | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauboussin Histoire d'Eau | 84% | about $30 (−80%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Fragonard Santal Cardamome (Sandalwood Cardamom) | 82% | about $40 (−73%) | 5h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Tesori d'Oriente Mirra | 81% | about $30* (−80%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Dana Tabu | 79% | about $15* (−90%) | 8h vs 6h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Slava Zaitsev Maroussia | 78% | about $30* (−80%) | 6h vs 6h | 9/10 |
Evokes the warm cardamom, pepper, and golden amber resin balance of Caron Parfum Sacre with a slightly woodier finish.
It shares its fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Caron Parfum Sacre, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 362 community ratings.
Leans into the aromatic pepper and cardamom spice blend of Caron Parfum Sacre before settling into warm, creamy resins.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Caron Parfum Sacre, opens on Cardamom and Pepper too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 314 community ratings.
Shares the distinctive balsamic myrrh and soft vanilla warmth that anchors the dry-down of Caron Parfum Sacre.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and powdery accords with Caron Parfum Sacre, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 696 community ratings.
Captures the opulent, vintage-spiced clove and amber atmosphere of Caron Parfum Sacre with a deeper, earthier undertone.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and powdery accords with Caron Parfum Sacre, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,734 community ratings.
Echoes the warm cinnamon, powdery floral heart, and sweet amber base that characterize Caron Parfum Sacre.
It shares its powdery, amber and warm spicy accords with Caron Parfum Sacre, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,176 community ratings.
Dana Tabu, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Caron Parfum Sacre.
Dana Tabu, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Caron Parfum Sacre.
Mauboussin Histoire d'Eau, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mauboussin Histoire d'Eau saves you about $175 a year against Caron Parfum Sacre. 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. Dana Tabu comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Caron Parfum Sacre notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-16.