Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim: powdery, woody and iris, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim dupe we found is Oscar de la Renta Esprit d’Oscar — 85% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $280 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar de la Renta Esprit d’Oscar | 85% | about $45* (−84%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Guerlain L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum | 82% | about $160* (−43%) | 7h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Guerlain L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette | 78% | about $120 (−57%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Coty L'Aimant | 75% | about $20* (−93%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Coty L'Origan | 80% | about $30* (−89%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
Evokes the powdery, iris-forward elegance of Shem-el-Nessim, offering a similarly sophisticated and vintage-inspired floral profile at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its powdery, citrus and white floral accords with Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,887 community ratings.
A benchmark for the powdery, iris-led floral style, providing a similar depth and complexity to Shem-el-Nessim for those seeking a classic, refined scent.
It shares its powdery, floral and vanilla accords with Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim, opens on Neroli and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 5,420 community ratings.
While a premium brand, this classic composition shares the deep, powdery, and melancholic floral DNA that makes Shem-el-Nessim so distinctive.
It shares its powdery, floral and vanilla accords with Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 373 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that captures the soft, powdery, and aldehydic floral essence reminiscent of the vintage style found in Shem-el-Nessim.
It shares its woody, powdery and white floral accords with Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim, opens on Neroli and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,060 community ratings.
Shares the classic, powdery floral character found in Shem-el-Nessim, leaning into a nostalgic, spicy-floral composition that feels like a historical cousin.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and powdery accords with Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 419 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Coty L'Aimant, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim.
Guerlain L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim.
Oscar de la Renta Esprit d’Oscar, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Oscar de la Renta Esprit d’Oscar saves you about $345 a year against Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim. 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 L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Grossmith Shem - el- Nessim notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.