Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver dupe — cheaper alternatives

Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver: released in 2009, sweet, woody and vanilla, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver dupe?

The closest Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 82% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver 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 Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern VetiverProjection
1Lalique Encre Noire82%about $45* (−62%)6h vs 5h7/10
2Adolfo Dominguez Vetiver Terra78%about $40* (−67%)5h vs 5h6/10
3Escentric Molecules Molecule 0377%about $65* (−46%)6h vs 5h5/10
4Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré75%about $55* (−54%)6h vs 5h6/10
5Zara Regal White75%about $30* (−75%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. Lalique Encre Noire — 82% scent match

    Offers a similarly dark, earthy vetiver profile that captures the woody, grounded essence found in Fat Electrician.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 24,523 community ratings.

  2. Adolfo Dominguez Vetiver Terra — 78% scent match

    Provides a clean, green, and slightly nutty take on vetiver that sits in the same aromatic family as the reference.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and green accords with Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 279 community ratings.

  3. Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 — 77% scent match

    Focuses on a pure, crisp vetiver note that mirrors the dry, woody backbone of the Etat Libre d'Orange scent.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,489 community ratings.

  4. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré — 75% scent match

    Shares a similar warm, nutty, and amber-infused character that evokes the sweeter side of the reference.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and woody accords with Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,450 community ratings.

  5. Zara Regal White — 75% scent match

    A budget-friendly option that leans into the sweet, woody, and aromatic nuances reminiscent of the reference.

    It shares its woody, amber and aromatic accords with Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 167 community ratings.

Which Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver dupe is cheapest?

Zara Regal White, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver.

Which Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver dupe lasts longest?

Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver.

Which Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver dupe is closest to the original?

Lalique Encre Noire, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $110 a year against Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver. 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 Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-05.