Hermès Eau de Citron Noir dupe — cheaper alternatives

Hermès Eau de Citron Noir: citrus, smoky and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Hermès Eau de Citron Noir dupe?

The closest Hermès Eau de Citron Noir dupe we found is Molinard Citrus Noir — 82% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Hermès Eau de Citron Noir 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 Hermès Eau de Citron NoirProjection
1Molinard Citrus Noir82%about $75 (−44%)5h vs 5h5/10
2Adolfo Dominguez Bergamota Ámbar78%about $35* (−74%)4h vs 5h6/10
3The Dua Brand Citrus Effect78%about $80 (−41%)6h vs 5h5/10
4Massimo Dutti 1985 Eau de Parfum75%about $30 (−78%)5h vs 5h5/10
5Amouroud Smoky Citrus72%about $180 (+33%)7h vs 5h5/10
  1. Molinard Citrus Noir — 82% scent match

    Captures the dark, smoky citrus character of Hermès Eau de Citron Noir with a sophisticated, woody depth.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Hermès Eau de Citron Noir, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 233 community ratings.

  2. Adolfo Dominguez Bergamota Ámbar — 78% scent match

    A bright and aromatic take on citrus that shares a similar fresh-yet-grounded vibe with the reference.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Hermès Eau de Citron Noir, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 188 community ratings.

  3. The Dua Brand Citrus Effect — 78% scent match

    Focuses on the interplay between zesty citrus and smoky undertones, reminiscent of the reference's signature profile.

    It shares its citrus, woody and fresh accords with Hermès Eau de Citron Noir, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 5 community ratings.

  4. Massimo Dutti 1985 Eau de Parfum — 75% scent match

    Offers a clean, citrus-forward profile that leans into the same aromatic and woody territory as the reference.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Hermès Eau de Citron Noir, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 45 community ratings.

  5. Amouroud Smoky Citrus — 72% scent match

    Explores the contrast between bright citrus and deep, smoky notes in a way that feels familiar to the reference.

    It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Hermès Eau de Citron Noir, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 97 community ratings.

Which Hermès Eau de Citron Noir dupe is cheapest?

Massimo Dutti 1985 Eau de Parfum, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Hermès Eau de Citron Noir.

Which Hermès Eau de Citron Noir dupe lasts longest?

Amouroud Smoky Citrus, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Hermès Eau de Citron Noir.

Which Hermès Eau de Citron Noir dupe is closest to the original?

Molinard Citrus Noir, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Hermès Eau de Citron Noir itself sells from $71.39 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Hermès Eau de Citron Noir dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Molinard Citrus Noir saves you about $90 a year against Hermès Eau de Citron Noir. 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.

Will a Hermès Eau de Citron Noir dupe last a full day?

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

Hermès Eau de Citron Noir notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.