Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto dupe — cheaper alternatives

Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto: released in 2002, woody, aromatic and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto dupe?

The closest Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto dupe we found is Bon Parfumeur 602 pepper, cedar, patchouli — 85% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

1. Bon Parfumeur 602 pepper, cedar, patchouli — 85% scent match

   This fragrance captures the dry, woody, and spicy essence of Kyoto, offering a similarly meditative atmosphere with its prominent cedar and pepper notes.

   It shares its woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 301 community ratings.

2. Jo Malone London Hinoki & Cedarwood — 78% scent match

   Offers a fresh, aromatic take on the woody theme of Kyoto, emphasizing clean cedar notes that evoke a similar sense of forest-like calm.

   It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 715 community ratings.

3. IUNX No. 02 L’Eau Sento — 87% scent match

   Evokes the same serene, incense-heavy tranquility found in Kyoto, focusing on a clean and minimalist woody profile that feels deeply spiritual.

   It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 28 community ratings.

4. Atelier Oblique Bohemian Woods — 82% scent match

   Shares the earthy and balsamic character of Kyoto, presenting a sophisticated blend of woods that feels grounded and contemplative on the skin.

   It shares its woody, warm spicy and smoky accords with Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 70 community ratings.

5. Morph Axum — 80% scent match

   Leans into the warm, spicy, and resinous territory of Kyoto, providing a complex woody experience that lingers with a similar incense-like quality.

   It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 50 community ratings.

Which Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto dupe is cheapest?

Bon Parfumeur 602 pepper, cedar, patchouli, at about $90 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto.

Which Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto dupe lasts longest?

Atelier Oblique Bohemian Woods, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto.

Which Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto dupe is closest to the original?

IUNX No. 02 L’Eau Sento, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bon Parfumeur 602 pepper, cedar, patchouli saves you about $100 a year against Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto. 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 Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Atelier Oblique Bohemian Woods comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-09.