Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis: released in 2019, rose, woody and fresh spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis dupe we found is Alfred Dunhill Egyptian Smoke — 79% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfred Dunhill Egyptian Smoke | 79% | about $40* (−73%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Kate Moss Vintage Muse | 71% | about $30 (−80%) | 4h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Rayhaan Cadiz | 84% | about $35 (−77%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Swiss Arabian Habeitak | 77% | about $30 (−80%) | 5h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Gandini 1896 Rosa Rose | 74% | about $25 (−83%) | 4h vs 8h | 5/10 |
Offers a smoky, resinous profile that echoes the woody and spicy nuances found in the heart of Experimentum Crucis.
It shares its woody, rose and warm spicy accords with Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 423 community ratings.
Shares a similar musky and floral backbone that evokes the sophisticated, slightly dark rose profile of Experimentum Crucis.
It shares its fruity and floral accords with Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis, lasts about 4h against 8h and carries 394 community ratings.
Captures the spicy, rose-forward character of Experimentum Crucis with a similar woody depth that lingers beautifully on the skin.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and rose accords with Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis, opens on Cumin too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 16 community ratings.
A warm and spicy composition that leans into the same rose and patchouli territory as Experimentum Crucis.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and rose accords with Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 13 community ratings.
Focuses on the bright, floral rose aspect of Experimentum Crucis, providing a lighter and more accessible interpretation.
It shares its floral, rose and woody accords with Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis, opens on Litchi too, lasts about 4h against 8h and carries 14 community ratings.
Gandini 1896 Rosa Rose, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis.
Alfred Dunhill Egyptian Smoke, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis.
Rayhaan Cadiz, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis itself sells from $170.79 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Alfred Dunhill Egyptian Smoke saves you about $160 a year against Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis. 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. Alfred Dunhill Egyptian Smoke comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.