Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum dupe — cheaper alternatives

Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum: released in 1979, earthy, green and mossy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum dupe?

The closest Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum dupe we found is Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019 — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum 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 Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de ParfumProjection
1Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 201983%about $30* (−33%)7h vs 7h7/10
2Jacomo Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime78%about $40* (−11%)5h vs 7h7/10
3Courrèges Empreinte72%about $70 (+56%)6h vs 7h7/10
4Estée Lauder Azuree70%about $100 (+122%)8h vs 7h8/10
5Avon Unforgettable73%about $35 (−22%)7h vs 7h6/10
  1. Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019 — 83% scent match

    Shares the same bold, leathery, and mossy character as the reference, offering a similarly sophisticated and vintage-leaning green chypre experience.

    It shares its woody, mossy and earthy accords with Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum, opens on Galbanum too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 872 community ratings.

  2. Jacomo Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime — 78% scent match

    Evokes a similar green, earthy, and floral atmosphere, leaning into the crisp, aromatic qualities found in the reference.

    It shares its green, woody and aromatic accords with Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum, opens on Galbanum too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 369 community ratings.

  3. Courrèges Empreinte — 72% scent match — discontinued

    Offers a similarly complex, woody, and mossy composition that aligns with the aromatic and balsamic depth of the reference.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 660 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  4. Estée Lauder Azuree — 70% scent match — discontinued

    Leans into a similar territory of intense, leathery, and green notes, providing a robust and classic chypre profile.

    It shares its aromatic, earthy and woody accords with Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 663 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Avon Unforgettable — 73% scent match — discontinued

    Captures a classic, mossy, and floral profile that feels reminiscent of the traditional chypre structure found in the reference.

    It shares its mossy, earthy and woody accords with Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 65 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum dupe is cheapest?

Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum.

Which Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum dupe lasts longest?

Estée Lauder Azuree, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum.

Which Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum dupe is closest to the original?

Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019 saves you about $20 a year against Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum. 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 Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Estée Lauder Azuree comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Parfum notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.