DS&Durga I Don’t Know What dupe — cheaper alternatives

DS&Durga I Don’t Know What: released in 2018, woody, amber and musky, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good DS&Durga I Don’t Know What dupe?

The closest DS&Durga I Don’t Know What dupe we found is Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 — 88% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $190 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best DS&Durga I Don’t Know What dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs DS&Durga I Don’t Know WhatProjection
1Escentric Molecules Molecule 0188%about $95* (−50%)6h vs 6h7/10
2Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume82%about $95* (−50%)5h vs 6h6/10
327 87 Genetic Bliss82%about $165 (−13%)7h vs 6h5/10
4Commodity Paper -78%about $70* (−63%)5h vs 6h5/10
5Jusbox Cheeky Smile78%about $180 (−5%)7h vs 6h6/10
  1. Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 — 88% scent match

    Shares the same transparent, woody Iso E Super backbone that defines the minimalist character of DS&Durga I Don’t Know What.

    It shares its woody, musky and amber accords with DS&Durga I Don’t Know What, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 10,036 community ratings.

  2. Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume — 82% scent match

    Offers a similarly clean, skin-scent aesthetic that relies on synthetic musk molecules to create a subtle, airy aura.

    It shares its amber, woody and musky accords with DS&Durga I Don’t Know What, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 14,275 community ratings.

  3. 27 87 Genetic Bliss — 82% scent match

    Focuses on a complex blend of woody molecules that creates a similar aura of modern, abstract, and earthy sophistication.

    It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with DS&Durga I Don’t Know What, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,229 community ratings.

  4. Commodity Paper - — 78% scent match

    Evokes a dry, woody, and slightly powdery atmosphere that mirrors the understated, modern profile of the reference scent.

    It shares its woody, amber and musky accords with DS&Durga I Don’t Know What, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 750 community ratings.

  5. Jusbox Cheeky Smile — 78% scent match

    Captures a bright, synthetic, and woody energy that sits in the same family as the reference's unique, molecule-forward composition.

    It shares its amber, woody and musky accords with DS&Durga I Don’t Know What, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 851 community ratings.

Which DS&Durga I Don’t Know What dupe is cheapest?

Commodity Paper -, at about $70 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than DS&Durga I Don’t Know What.

Which DS&Durga I Don’t Know What dupe lasts longest?

Jusbox Cheeky Smile, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for DS&Durga I Don’t Know What.

Which DS&Durga I Don’t Know What dupe is closest to the original?

Escentric Molecules Molecule 01, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

DS&Durga I Don’t Know What itself sells from €167 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a DS&Durga I Don’t Know What dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 saves you about $140 a year against DS&Durga I Don’t Know What. 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 DS&Durga I Don’t Know What dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Jusbox Cheeky Smile comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

DS&Durga I Don’t Know What notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-09.