DS&Durga Radio Bombay: released in 2016, woody, powdery and coconut, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest DS&Durga Radio Bombay dupe we found is Miller et Bertaux Indian Study / Santal +++ — 83% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $295 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best DS&Durga Radio Bombay dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs DS&Durga Radio Bombay | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller et Bertaux Indian Study / Santal +++ | 83% | about $65* (−78%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk 39 | 82% | about $135 (−54%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Les Liquides Imaginaires Tumultu | 78% | about $90 (−69%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Une Nuit Nomade Nothing but Sea and Sky | 78% | about $120 (−59%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Zoologist Perfumes Elephant | 75% | about $45 (11 ml) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Offers a similar meditative, woody sandalwood experience that feels like a lighter, more accessible cousin to the complex profile of Radio Bombay.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with DS&Durga Radio Bombay, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 175 community ratings.
Focuses on a smooth, creamy sandalwood and musk blend that echoes the comforting, lactonic woody base of Radio Bombay.
It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with DS&Durga Radio Bombay, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,235 community ratings.
Shares a distinct, dry woody character that evokes the same atmospheric, slightly mysterious vibe found in the heart of Radio Bombay.
It shares its woody, powdery and coconut accords with DS&Durga Radio Bombay, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 584 community ratings.
Evokes a similar airy, sandalwood-centric warmth that feels like a more ethereal take on the woody, balsamic character of Radio Bombay.
It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with DS&Durga Radio Bombay, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 663 community ratings.
Leans into the green, woody, and slightly milky facets that mirror the earthy, sandalwood-forward composition of Radio Bombay.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and coconut accords with DS&Durga Radio Bombay, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,316 community ratings.
Miller et Bertaux Indian Study / Santal +++, at about $65 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than DS&Durga Radio Bombay.
Zoologist Perfumes Elephant, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for DS&Durga Radio Bombay.
Miller et Bertaux Indian Study / Santal +++, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
DS&Durga Radio Bombay itself sells from $147.69 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Miller et Bertaux Indian Study / Santal +++ saves you about $335 a year against DS&Durga Radio Bombay. 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. Zoologist Perfumes Elephant comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
DS&Durga Radio Bombay notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.