Guerlain Vetiver: released in 2000, aromatic, citrus and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Guerlain Vetiver dupe we found is Franck Olivier Sunrise Vetiver — 86% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Guerlain Vetiver dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Guerlain Vetiver | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franck Olivier Sunrise Vetiver | 86% | about $25* (−58%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Just Jack Vetiver | 85% | about $25* (−58%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Malizia Uomo Vetyver | 83% | about $15 (−75%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver | 80% | about $30 (−50%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Cuba Paris Cuba Vip | 81% | about $25* (−58%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Evokes the bright, citrus-shaded vetiver opening of Guerlain Vetiver, drying down to a clean, soapy, and aromatic woodiness.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Guerlain Vetiver, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 194 community ratings.
Offers a clean, soapy, and citrus-forward vetiver profile reminiscent of the classic Guerlain style with a modern, bright twist.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Guerlain Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 125 community ratings.
A legendary budget-friendly classic that delivers a raw, green, and intensely fresh vetiver blast with a clean dry-down.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Guerlain Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 708 community ratings.
A smoother, more modern take on fresh vetiver, blending bright citrus with a clean, woody base that echoes the Guerlain spirit.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Guerlain Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,630 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that captures the earthy, masculine vetiver and subtle tobacco undertones of the Guerlain classic.
It shares its warm spicy, floral and woody accords with Guerlain Vetiver, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 86 community ratings.
Malizia Uomo Vetyver, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Guerlain Vetiver.
Cuba Paris Cuba Vip, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Guerlain Vetiver.
Franck Olivier Sunrise Vetiver, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Guerlain Vetiver itself sells from 56 SEK at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Franck Olivier Sunrise Vetiver saves you about $50 a year against Guerlain 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Cuba Paris Cuba Vip comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Guerlain Vetiver notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.