Kenzo King Kong is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Kenzo King Kong, released in 1978, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Kenzo King Kong: amber, warm spicy and green, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Kenzo King Kong?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Kenzo King Kong we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Dana Toujours Moi — 82% scent match

    Shares the warm, amber-heavy character of Kenzo King Kong, offering a similarly cozy and resinous experience on the skin.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Kenzo King Kong, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 463 community ratings.

  2. Giorgio Beverly Hills Red — 73% scent match

    Captures the bold, spicy, and warm amber intensity that defines the spirit of Kenzo King Kong, though with a more assertive projection.

    It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Kenzo King Kong, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,165 community ratings.

  3. Jacques Fath Expression — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes the classic, mossy, and spicy depth found in Kenzo King Kong, leaning into a sophisticated vintage-style floral profile.

    It shares its woody, earthy and green accords with Kenzo King Kong, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 188 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  4. Guy Laroche J'ai Osé — 71% scent match — discontinued

    A classic composition that mirrors the earthy, mossy, and warm spicy nuances present in the original Kenzo release.

    It shares its woody, amber and earthy accords with Kenzo King Kong, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,046 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Vincent van Gogh Grand Fleuri — 68% scent match — discontinued

    Offers a similar vintage-inspired floral and woody structure that aligns with the complex, green-spicy profile of Kenzo King Kong.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and amber accords with Kenzo King Kong, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 44 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Kenzo King Kong dupe is cheapest?

Dana Toujours Moi, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Kenzo King Kong.

Which Kenzo King Kong dupe lasts longest?

Guy Laroche J'ai Osé, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Kenzo King Kong.

Which Kenzo King Kong dupe is closest to the original?

Dana Toujours Moi, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Kenzo King Kong dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dana Toujours Moi saves you about $50 a year against Kenzo King Kong. 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.

Will a Kenzo King Kong dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Guy Laroche J'ai Osé (8.0h) — 1 of 5.

Kenzo King Kong notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-02.