Dzintars Intriga No2 dupe — closest scent matches

Dzintars Intriga No2: released in 1994, patchouli, woody and yellow floral, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Dzintars Intriga No2 dupe?

The closest Dzintars Intriga No2 scent match we found is Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) — 80% match, about $160 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Dzintars Intriga No2 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 Dzintars Intriga No2Projection
1Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977)80%about $160* (+433%)9h vs 6h9/10
2Estée Lauder Youth-Dew78%about $55* (+83%)9h vs 6h9/10
3Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum77%about $120* (+300%)8h vs 6h7/10
4Paloma Picasso76%about $95* (+217%)8h vs 6h9/10
5Gilles Cantuel Créature74%about $308h vs 6h7/10
  1. Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) — 80% scent match

    In the same rich oriental family as Dzintars Intriga No2, offering a heavier spiced amber warmth.

    It shares its warm spicy, balsamic and woody accords with Dzintars Intriga No2, opens on Jasmine too, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 8,484 community ratings.

  2. Estée Lauder Youth-Dew — 78% scent match

    Shares the heavy spicy and balsamic character found in the dry-down of Dzintars Intriga No2.

    It shares its warm spicy, balsamic and woody accords with Dzintars Intriga No2, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 5,939 community ratings.

  3. Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum — 77% scent match

    Provides a similar spicy and amber-heavy profile with a pronounced warm balsamic undertone.

    It shares its warm spicy, sweet and woody accords with Dzintars Intriga No2, opens on Jasmine too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 12,952 community ratings.

  4. Paloma Picasso — 76% scent match

    Reminiscent of the earthy patchouli and animalic warmth that runs through Dzintars Intriga No2.

    It shares its woody, earthy and warm spicy accords with Dzintars Intriga No2, opens on Rose too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 6,932 community ratings.

  5. Gilles Cantuel Créature — 74% scent match — discontinued

    Leans into similar vintage spicy territory as Dzintars Intriga No2 at a much lower price point.

    It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Dzintars Intriga No2, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 109 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Dzintars Intriga No2 dupe is cheapest?

Gilles Cantuel Créature, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Dzintars Intriga No2 dupe lasts longest?

Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977), at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Dzintars Intriga No2.

Which Dzintars Intriga No2 dupe is closest to the original?

Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977), at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Dzintars Intriga No2 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) actually costs about $190 a year MORE than Dzintars Intriga No2. 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 Dzintars Intriga No2 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) (9.2h), Estée Lauder Youth-Dew (8.6h) and Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum (8.1h) — 3 of 5.

Dzintars Intriga No2 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-13.