Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver: released in 2017, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver dupe we found is Mercedes-Benz Silver — 84% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-Benz Silver | 84% | about $25 (−17%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Banana Republic Linen Vetiver | 81% | about $30 | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Alfred Dunhill Icon | 80% | about $40 (+33%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | S.T. Dupont pour Homme | 77% | about $30* | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Cerruti 1881 Essentiel | 76% | about $30 | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a clean, aromatic citrus opening that sits close to the vibrant character of Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and earthy accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 207 community ratings.
Evokes the fresh, earthy vetiver heart found in Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver with a light, breezy touch.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and earthy accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 451 community ratings.
Brings a similar sophisticated blend of bright citrus and woody structure reminiscent of Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 4,056 community ratings.
Leans into a traditional green and aromatic profile that runs parallel to Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 732 community ratings.
Offers a woody and earthy dry-down that shares space with the character of Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 94 community ratings.
Mercedes-Benz Silver, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver.
S.T. Dupont pour Homme, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver.
Mercedes-Benz Silver, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver itself sells from $21.69 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Silver saves you about $5 a year against Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver. 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. S.T. Dupont S.T. Dupont pour Homme comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.