Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2: released in 2005, amber, vanilla and powdery, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2 dupe we found is Ted Lapidus Altamir — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Lapidus Altamir | 85% | about $25 (−83%) | 6h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve | 83% | about $20* (−87%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Joop! Le Bain | 82% | about $40* (−73%) | 6h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Givenchy Pi | 78% | about $50* (−67%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Joop! Homme Eau de Parfum | 75% | about $50* (−67%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Evokes the warm, powdery amber and vanilla sweetness found in Gaultier 2, offering a similarly cozy and resinous experience on the skin.
It shares its amber, sweet and vanilla accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 1,095 community ratings.
Captures the rich, resinous amber and vanilla warmth that makes Gaultier 2 a beloved staple for those who enjoy sweet, balsamic scents.
It shares its amber, vanilla and balsamic accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 402 community ratings.
Shares a soft, balsamic vanilla character that feels reminiscent of the comforting, musky sweetness present in Gaultier 2.
It shares its vanilla, amber and powdery accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 2,732 community ratings.
Leans into a similar territory of sweet, powdery vanilla and soft spice that defines the classic profile of Gaultier 2.
It shares its vanilla, amber and sweet accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 9,036 community ratings.
Offers a denser, sweeter take on the amber-vanilla theme that aligns with the warm, musky dry-down of Gaultier 2.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 628 community ratings.
Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2.
Joop! Homme Eau de Parfum, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2.
Ted Lapidus Altamir, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2 itself sells from $40.59 (20 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ted Lapidus Altamir saves you about $185 a year against Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2. 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. Joop! Joop! Homme Eau de Parfum comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier 2 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.