In The Box Spice Citrus: released in 2020, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest In The Box Spice Citrus dupe we found is 4711 Acqua Colonia Lime & Nutmeg — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best In The Box Spice Citrus dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs In The Box Spice Citrus | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4711 Acqua Colonia Lime & Nutmeg | 83% | about $25 (−37%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse | 81% | about $30* (−25%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | 4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom | 80% | about $20* (−50%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada | 79% | about $15 (−62%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | 77% | about $45* (+13%) | 2h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Offers a refreshing blend of zesty lime and warm spice reminiscent of the lively, herbal character found in Spice Citrus.
It shares its fresh spicy, green and floral accords with In The Box Spice Citrus, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 565 community ratings.
Evokes the crisp citrus brightness and earthy vetiver dry-down of In The Box Spice Citrus with a breezy, minimalist touch.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with In The Box Spice Citrus, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,801 community ratings.
Delivers an uplifting burst of juicy mandarin paired with aromatic spice, leaning into the same cheerful territory as Spice Citrus.
It shares its aromatic and green accords with In The Box Spice Citrus, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 393 community ratings.
Presents a timeless Mediterranean blend of sunny lemon and aromatic herbs that shares the fresh, green spirit of Spice Citrus.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with In The Box Spice Citrus, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 589 community ratings.
A classic splash carrying bright herbal accents and sunny citrus notes in the same refreshing family as In The Box Spice Citrus.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords with In The Box Spice Citrus, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 6,589 community ratings.
Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than In The Box Spice Citrus.
Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse, at about 4h on skin, against about 5h for In The Box Spice Citrus.
4711 Acqua Colonia Lime & Nutmeg, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 4711 4711 Acqua Colonia Lime & Nutmeg saves you about $20 a year against In The Box Spice Citrus. 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. Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse comes closest at 3.8h, so it needs 2 re-sprays to cover the day.
In The Box Spice Citrus notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.