Grès Cabaret dupe — cheaper alternatives

Grès Cabaret: released in 2002, woody, floral and rose, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Grès Cabaret dupe?

The closest Grès Cabaret dupe we found is Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Mystere — 85% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Grès Cabaret 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 Grès CabaretProjection
1Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Mystere85%about $15* (−57%)7h vs 6h8/10
2Lalique Perles De Lalique82%about $45* (+29%)6h vs 6h6/10
3Oscar de la Renta Rose79%about $30* (−14%)4h vs 6h6/10
4Fresh Cannabis Rose77%about $50 (+43%)7h vs 6h4/10
5Agent Provocateur76%about $65* (+86%)7h vs 6h8/10
  1. Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Mystere — 85% scent match

    Evokes the deep woody rose and smoky incense profile of Grs Cabaret, carrying a similarly mysterious and moody aura.

    It shares its patchouli, woody and rose accords with Grès Cabaret, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,955 community ratings.

  2. Lalique Perles De Lalique — 82% scent match

    Shares the same camphoric, spicy rose and patchouli character found in Grs Cabaret, leaning into a sophisticated chypre direction.

    It shares its woody, patchouli and powdery accords with Grès Cabaret, opens on Rose too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,222 community ratings.

  3. Oscar de la Renta Rose — 79% scent match

    Presents a similar floral and woody heart to Grs Cabaret, offering an accessible interpretation of dark, velvety rose.

    It shares its floral, rose and woody accords with Grès Cabaret, opens on Lily-of-the-Valley too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 340 community ratings.

  4. Fresh Cannabis Rose — 77% scent match

    Blends earthy patchouli and rich rose in a manner reminiscent of the dry-down experience of Grs Cabaret.

    It shares its rose, patchouli and warm spicy accords with Grès Cabaret, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 159 community ratings.

  5. Agent Provocateur — 76% scent match

    Explores a similarly unapologetic, spicy rose and wood profile that shares the provocative vintage flair of Grs Cabaret.

    It shares its rose, woody and warm spicy accords with Grès Cabaret, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 6,691 community ratings.

Which Grès Cabaret dupe is cheapest?

Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Mystere, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Grès Cabaret.

Which Grès Cabaret dupe lasts longest?

Agent Provocateur, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Grès Cabaret.

Which Grès Cabaret dupe is closest to the original?

Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Mystere, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Grès Cabaret dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Mystere saves you about $30 a year against Grès Cabaret. 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 Grès Cabaret dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Agent Provocateur Agent Provocateur comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Grès Cabaret notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.