English Laundry Riviera dupe — cheaper alternatives

English Laundry Riviera: released in 2010, woody, citrus and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good English Laundry Riviera dupe?

The closest English Laundry Riviera dupe we found is Missoni Wave — 85% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best English Laundry Riviera 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 English Laundry RivieraProjection
1Missoni Wave85%about $45* (+29%)5h vs 5h7/10
2Montblanc Legend Spirit84%about $65* (+86%)5h vs 5h7/10
3Armaf Legesi Homme84%about $25* (−29%)7h vs 5h7/10
4Rasasi Fattan82%about $25* (−29%)6h vs 5h6/10
5Afnan Turathi Blue81%about $35*7h vs 5h7/10
  1. Missoni Wave — 85% scent match

    Delivers a bright, coastal citrus and aromatic freshness very similar to the lively opening of English Laundry Riviera.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with English Laundry Riviera, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,162 community ratings.

  2. Montblanc Legend Spirit — 84% scent match

    A clean, fresh aromatic composition that parallels the versatile and uplifting character of English Laundry Riviera.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with English Laundry Riviera, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 8,356 community ratings.

  3. Armaf Legesi Homme — 84% scent match

    Evokes the crisp citrus and aromatic woody character of English Laundry Riviera, with a slightly sharper barbershop feel.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with English Laundry Riviera, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 969 community ratings.

  4. Rasasi Fattan — 82% scent match

    Shares the earthy, vetiver-heavy woods of English Laundry Riviera, leaning into a sharper and more resinous profile.

    It shares its woody, citrus and earthy accords with English Laundry Riviera, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,698 community ratings.

  5. Afnan Turathi Blue — 81% scent match

    A vibrant citrus and woody profile that captures the bright opening freshness of English Laundry Riviera with enhanced longevity.

    It shares its citrus, woody and warm spicy accords with English Laundry Riviera, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 7,175 community ratings.

Which English Laundry Riviera dupe is cheapest?

Armaf Legesi Homme, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 30% less than English Laundry Riviera.

Which English Laundry Riviera dupe lasts longest?

Armaf Legesi Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for English Laundry Riviera.

Which English Laundry Riviera dupe is closest to the original?

Missoni Wave, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

English Laundry Riviera itself sells from $36.39 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a English Laundry Riviera dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Missoni Missoni Wave actually costs about $15 a year MORE than English Laundry Riviera. 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 English Laundry Riviera dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Legesi Homme comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

English Laundry Riviera notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-24.