Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre: released in 2019, aromatic, ozonic and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre dupe we found is BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent — 83% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent | 83% | about $50* (+67%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege Pour Homme | 80% | about $30 | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Guess 1981 for Men | 78% | about $25 (−17%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Chopard Noble Vetiver | 75% | about $30 | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Azzaro Club Men | 75% | about $30 | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Features a prominent salty and ozonic character that parallels the coastal freshness of Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre.
It shares its citrus, amber and woody accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre, opens on Grapefruit and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 817 community ratings.
Shares the clean citrus and aromatic violet leaf freshness found in Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre, wrapped in a breezy aquatic profile.
It shares its citrus, ozonic and woody accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,075 community ratings.
Evokes a similar fresh woody and amber character reminiscent of Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre, though leaning toward a softer leather-infused nuance.
It shares its amber, woody and ozonic accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre, opens on Violet Leaf and Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 315 community ratings.
Offers an earthy woody depth that echoes the rugged cedar base of Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre with a refined gentlemanly touch.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 370 community ratings.
Brings a vibrant aromatic and slightly salty impression that moves along similar lines to Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 300 community ratings.
Guess 1981 for Men, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre.
Azzaro Club Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre.
BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent actually costs about $30 a year MORE than Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre. 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. Azzaro Azzaro Club Men comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-25.