Cremo Palo Santo: released in 2020, woody, aromatic and warm spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Cremo Palo Santo scent match we found is Dossier Woody Sandalwood — 88% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Cremo Palo Santo dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Cremo Palo Santo | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dossier Woody Sandalwood | 88% | about $30* (+50%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Fine'ry. Jungle Santal | 83% | about $40 (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Zara Energetically New York | 80% | about $35* (+75%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Vince Camuto Virtu | 78% | about $25 (+25%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Montana Graphite | 73% | about $25 (+25%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Captures the creamy, woody essence of the reference with a similar focus on smooth sandalwood and aromatic undertones.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Cremo Palo Santo, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 482 community ratings.
Offers a similar earthy and woody profile that evokes the warm, meditative atmosphere found in the reference.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Cremo Palo Santo, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 341 community ratings.
Shares a clean, woody, and slightly spicy character that feels very much in the same family as the reference.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Cremo Palo Santo, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,490 community ratings.
Provides a similar aromatic and woody experience with a touch of spice that mirrors the reference's profile.
It shares its woody, leather and warm spicy accords with Cremo Palo Santo, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 204 community ratings.
Features a prominent woody and green profile that resonates with the earthy, aromatic qualities of the reference.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Cremo Palo Santo, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 321 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Vince Camuto Virtu, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Cremo Palo Santo's own estimate.
Dossier Woody Sandalwood, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Cremo Palo Santo.
Dossier Woody Sandalwood, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dossier Woody Sandalwood actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Cremo Palo Santo. 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. Dossier Woody Sandalwood comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Cremo Palo Santo notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-15.