Kierin Santal Sky: released in 2018, warm spicy, woody and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Kierin Santal Sky dupe we found is Zara Energetically New York — 90% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $115 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Kierin Santal Sky dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Kierin Santal Sky | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Energetically New York | 90% | about $35* (−70%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Miller Harris Peau Santal | 85% | about $90 (−22%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Cra-yon Sand Service | 85% | about $70 (−39%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Phlur Sandara | 83% | about $85 (−26%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire | 82% | about $90* (−22%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Evokes the dry, papery sandalwood and cardamom character of Kierin Santal Sky, wrapped in a smooth woody embrace.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with Kierin Santal Sky, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,490 community ratings.
Leans into similar woody territory as Kierin Santal Sky, highlighting creamy sandalwood with a soft spicy edge.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Kierin Santal Sky, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 401 community ratings.
Captures the airy, aromatic woody qualities of Kierin Santal Sky with a modern minimalist appeal.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Kierin Santal Sky, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 145 community ratings.
In the same family as Kierin Santal Sky, focusing on fresh forest woods and gentle aromatic nuances.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and earthy accords with Kierin Santal Sky, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 177 community ratings.
Explores a similar woody and papery aura to Kierin Santal Sky, emphasizing dry, earthy accords.
It shares its woody, aromatic and leather accords with Kierin Santal Sky, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,009 community ratings.
Zara Energetically New York, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Kierin Santal Sky.
Zara Energetically New York, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Kierin Santal Sky.
Zara Energetically New York, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Kierin Santal Sky itself sells from $227.49 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Energetically New York saves you about $115 a year against Kierin Santal Sky. 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. Zara Energetically New York comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Kierin Santal Sky notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-20.