CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent: released in 2002, warm spicy, woody and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent dupe we found is Cafe Parfums Cafeina — 68% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cafe Parfums Cafeina | 68% | about $25 (−50%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Comme des Garcons Odeur 53 | 58% | about $40 (−20%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Atelier Cologne Ambre Nue | 53% | about $140* (+180%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Kenzo Power Cologne | 63% | about $30 (−40%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Avon Oud Grandeur | 78% | about $20 (−60%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Presents a similar spicy and woody impression that aligns with the aromatic heart of the CoSTUME NATIONAL classic.
It shares its floral, rose and aromatic accords with CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 250 community ratings.
Evokes a similar avant-garde, woody, and clean aromatic vibe that fans of the original often appreciate.
It lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 824 community ratings.
Provides a warm, amber-forward experience that touches on the resinous base notes of the reference scent.
It shares its warm spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 697 community ratings.
Captures a fresh, spicy, and woody aesthetic that sits in the same family as the CoSTUME NATIONAL composition.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 258 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Shares a similar woody and spicy character that evokes the warm, resinous base found in the original CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent.
It shares its fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 436 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Avon Oud Grandeur, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent.
Atelier Cologne Ambre Nue, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent.
Avon Oud Grandeur, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent itself sells from 243 RON (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Cafe Parfums Cafeina saves you about $35 a year against CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent. Both priced at 100 ml; 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. Atelier Cologne Ambre Nue comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.