Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu: released in 2018, citrus, fresh spicy and green, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu dupe we found is Zara Vibrant Leather Summer — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Vibrant Leather Summer | 85% | about $25 (−29%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Faberlic Kaori Yuzu | 82% | about $15 (−57%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Swiss Arabian Pure Instinct | 81% | about $25 (−29%) | 8h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Aura Fresh | 79% | about $25* (−29%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Jeanne en Provence Acqua | 78% | about $15* (−57%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Evokes the sparkling citrus-and-ginger energy of Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu, resting on a clean, airy cedar dry-down.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 407 community ratings.
A light, refreshing splash that captures the bright, bitter-tart yuzu accord of Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu at a modest price.
It shares its citrus, green and aromatic accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu, opens on Yuzu and Grapefruit too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 102 community ratings.
Shares the invigorating blend of zesty citrus, warm ginger, and dry woody notes found in Bois de Yuzu.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu, opens on Grapefruit and Rosemary too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 180 community ratings.
Offers an energizing wave of crisp citrus and spicy herbs that channels the uplifting character of Bois de Yuzu.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 225 community ratings.
Brings together refreshing citrus top notes with aromatic herbs and a woody, moss-tinged trail.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh accords with Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 481 community ratings.
Faberlic Kaori Yuzu, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu.
Swiss Arabian Pure Instinct, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu.
Zara Vibrant Leather Summer, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu itself sells from $20.29 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Vibrant Leather Summer saves you about $15 a year against Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu. 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. Swiss Arabian Pure Instinct comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-17.