Etro Patchouly: released in 1989, woody, patchouli and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Etro Patchouly dupe we found is Molinard Patchouli — 84% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Etro Patchouly dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Etro Patchouly | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molinard Patchouli | 84% | about $80 (+23%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Lush Lord of Misrule | 82% | about $60* (−8%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Kuumba Made Tunisian Patchouli | 75% | about $10 (15 ml) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Tesori d'Oriente Marrakech Patchouli E Ginger | 74% | about $10 (−85%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Alyssa Ashley White Patchouli | 72% | about $20 (−69%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
This scent offers a similarly robust and herbal patchouli experience, leaning into the woody and aromatic qualities found in the Etro original.
It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with Etro Patchouly, opens on Orange too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 145 community ratings.
While it introduces a distinct spicy-sweet profile, it captures the earthy, deep patchouli base that defines the Etro experience.
It shares its patchouli, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Etro Patchouly, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 2,923 community ratings.
A concentrated oil that provides a warm, sweet, and earthy patchouli foundation reminiscent of the balsamic depth in Etro Patchouly.
It shares its patchouli, woody and warm spicy accords with Etro Patchouly, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 60 community ratings.
An accessible, musky, and woody interpretation that touches on the earthy and aromatic facets of the Etro classic.
It shares its patchouli, fresh spicy and woody accords with Etro Patchouly, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 84 community ratings.
A straightforward, woody, and earthy patchouli that evokes the same herbal and balsamic spirit as the Etro fragrance.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and earthy accords with Etro Patchouly, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 9 community ratings.
Tesori d'Oriente Marrakech Patchouli E Ginger, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Etro Patchouly.
Molinard Patchouli, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Etro Patchouly.
Molinard Patchouli, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Molinard Patchouli actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Etro Patchouly. Both priced at 100 ml; 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. Molinard Patchouli comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Etro Patchouly notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.