Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire: released in 2002, woody, aromatic and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 82% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $295 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire | 82% | about $45* (−85%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Guerlain Vetiver | 78% | about $60* (−80%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Essential Parfums Mon Vetiver | 76% | about $85 (−71%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 75% | about $75* (−75%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Dossier Woody Vetiver | 87% | about $40 (−86%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Offers a dark, earthy vetiver profile that evokes the woody and aromatic character of Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 24,523 community ratings.
A classic, sophisticated take on vetiver that shares the aromatic and woody DNA of Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire in a timeless composition.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 6,606 community ratings.
Provides a clean, modern vetiver experience that feels reminiscent of the refined, woody structure of Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,669 community ratings.
A brighter, more citrus-forward interpretation of the vetiver theme that echoes the fresh spicy opening of Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 6,974 community ratings.
Captures the crisp, clean vetiver and citrus interplay found in Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire with a modern, accessible approach.
It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire, opens on Bergamot and Bitter Orange too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 29 community ratings.
Dossier Woody Vetiver, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire.
Guerlain Vetiver, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire.
Dossier Woody Vetiver, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire itself sells from €220 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $365 a year against Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire. 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. Guerlain Vetiver comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.