Creed Himalaya: released in 2002, citrus, woody and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Creed Himalaya dupe we found is Rabanne XS — 86% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $350 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Creed Himalaya dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Creed Himalaya | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabanne XS | 86% | about $65 (−81%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Rabanne XS (2018) | 85% | about $70 (−80%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia | 80% | about $30* (−91%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Alexandria Fragrances Himalaya Mountains | 90% | about $80 (−77%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | The Dua Brand Everest | 90% | about $100 (−71%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Shares the same vibrant aromatic citrus and woody character found in Creed Himalaya, offering a similarly refreshing metallic punch.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Creed Himalaya, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,273 community ratings.
Recalls the bright opening and cedar-laced dry-down of Creed Himalaya with a modernized, energetic aromatic twist.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Creed Himalaya, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 713 community ratings.
Delivers a lighter, budget-friendly take on the bright citrus and clean aromatic vibe of Creed Himalaya.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Creed Himalaya, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 848 community ratings.
Evokes the crisp citrus and powdery sandalwood signature of Creed Himalaya, settling into a clean musky amber base.
It shares its citrus, woody and powdery accords with Creed Himalaya, opens on Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon and Calabrian bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 43 community ratings.
Mirrors the sharp mountain air and woody ambergris backbone of Creed Himalaya with impressive staying power.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Creed Himalaya, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 10 community ratings.
Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Creed Himalaya.
Rabanne XS, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Creed Himalaya.
Alexandria Fragrances Himalaya Mountains, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Creed Himalaya itself sells from €320 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rabanne XS saves you about $415 a year against Creed Himalaya. 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. Rabanne XS comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Creed Himalaya notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.