Jorum Studio Carduus dupe — cheaper alternatives

Jorum Studio Carduus: released in 2019, herbal, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Jorum Studio Carduus dupe?

The closest Jorum Studio Carduus dupe we found is Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca — 78% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $205 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Jorum Studio Carduus 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 Jorum Studio CarduusProjection
1Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca78%about $85* (−59%)8h vs 7h6/10
2Lush The Bee's Knees72%about $80 (−61%)6h vs 7h6/10
3Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Carolina68%about $120 (−41%)6h vs 7h6/10
4Lush Hungarian Fronds72%about $80 (−61%)6h vs 7h6/10
5Clandestine Laboratories Chiron62%about $90 (−56%)8h vs 7h6/10
  1. Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca — 78% scent match

    Shares a complex, earthy, and herbal character with Carduus, evoking a similar sense of wild, untamed landscapes and aromatic depth.

    It shares its green, herbal and sweet accords with Jorum Studio Carduus, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 265 community ratings.

  2. Lush The Bee's Knees — 72% scent match

    Captures the honeyed, floral, and herbal sweetness found in Carduus, offering a similarly evocative and naturalistic aromatic experience.

    It shares its sweet, herbal and green accords with Jorum Studio Carduus, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 227 community ratings.

  3. Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Carolina — 68% scent match

    Evokes a similar herbal and aromatic atmosphere to Carduus, focusing on earthy and green nuances that feel grounded and natural.

    It shares its green, floral and aromatic accords with Jorum Studio Carduus, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 202 community ratings.

  4. Lush Hungarian Fronds — 72% scent match

    Leans into the green, herbal, and aromatic territory of Carduus, providing a fresh and evocative scent profile reminiscent of wild meadows.

    It shares its herbal, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Jorum Studio Carduus, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 51 community ratings.

  5. Clandestine Laboratories Chiron — 62% scent match

    Offers a complex, aromatic, and slightly spicy profile that sits in a similar family to Carduus, emphasizing herbal and woody undertones.

    It shares its sweet accords with Jorum Studio Carduus, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 17 community ratings.

Which Jorum Studio Carduus dupe is cheapest?

Lush The Bee's Knees, at about $80 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Jorum Studio Carduus.

Which Jorum Studio Carduus dupe lasts longest?

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Jorum Studio Carduus.

Which Jorum Studio Carduus dupe is closest to the original?

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Jorum Studio Carduus dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca saves you about $175 a year against Jorum Studio Carduus. 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 Jorum Studio Carduus dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca (8.2h) and Clandestine Laboratories Chiron (8.0h) — 2 of 5.

Jorum Studio Carduus notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-24.