Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger: released in 1990, fresh spicy, woody and fresh, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger dupe we found is Cacharel pour L'Homme — 78% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cacharel pour L'Homme | 78% | about $40 (−53%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Fragonard Santal Cardamome (Sandalwood Cardamom) | 72% | about $40 (−53%) | 5h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Zara Nocturnal Life | 63% | about $35 (−59%) | 5h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Comptoir Sud Pacifique L'Eau du Gouverneur | 58% | about $50 (−41%) | 7h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Bon Parfumeur YMC | 68% | about $40* (−53%) | 6h vs 4h | 5/10 |
Shares a classic, aromatic, and spicy character reminiscent of Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger, offering a similarly crisp and woody experience.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and floral accords with Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,898 community ratings.
Leans into a similar warm, woody, and spicy territory, evoking the cozy yet fresh vibe found in Nutmeg & Ginger.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords with Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 314 community ratings.
Offers a spicy and woody composition that touches on similar aromatic themes, serving as a budget-friendly alternative with a comparable spicy edge.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords with Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 324 community ratings.
Evokes a similar woody and spicy atmosphere, reminiscent of the classic, understated elegance found in the reference scent.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords with Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 104 community ratings.
Features a prominent nutmeg note that aligns with the spicy heart of the reference, providing a modern, woody, and aromatic profile.
It shares its woody, citrus and warm spicy accords with Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 47 community ratings.
Zara Nocturnal Life, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger.
Comptoir Sud Pacifique L'Eau du Gouverneur, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger.
Cacharel pour L'Homme, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Cacharel Cacharel pour L'Homme saves you about $65 a year against Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Comptoir Sud Pacifique L'Eau du Gouverneur comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Jo Malone London Nutmeg & Ginger notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.