Laverne I Was Here: released in 2022, woody, lavender and amber, about 8h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Laverne I Was Here dupe we found is Scentologia Ab.so.lute. — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Laverne I Was Here dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Laverne I Was Here | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scentologia Ab.so.lute. | 78% | about $35 | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Zara WO/01 Somewoody | 76% | about $25* (−29%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Assaf Alex | 84% | about $25 (−29%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Nasamat Najd Arar | 81% | about $30 (−14%) | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Shmeem Andalus | 79% | about $30 (−14%) | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Offers an intriguing woody impression in the same general olfactive family as Laverne I Was Here.
It shares its woody, amber and fresh spicy accords with Laverne I Was Here, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 128 community ratings.
Features a prominent woody orientation that sits comfortably in a similar thematic space to Laverne I Was Here.
It shares its woody, lavender and musky accords with Laverne I Was Here, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 344 community ratings.
Evokes the sophisticated woody and ambery character of Laverne I Was Here, featuring a similarly rich resinous depth.
It shares its woody, amber and powdery accords with Laverne I Was Here, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 12 community ratings.
Brings out a warm, aromatic profile reminiscent of the woody heart found in Laverne I Was Here.
It shares its lavender, rose and woody accords with Laverne I Was Here, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 87 community ratings.
Shares a similar spicy and woody nuance that parallels the fragrant atmosphere of Laverne I Was Here.
It shares its powdery, woody and fresh spicy accords with Laverne I Was Here, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 18 community ratings.
Zara WO/01 Somewoody, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 30% less than Laverne I Was Here.
Nasamat Najd Arar, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Laverne I Was Here.
Assaf Alex, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Scentologia Ab.so.lute. works out about the same as Laverne I Was Here over a year. 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. Nasamat Najd Arar comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Laverne I Was Here notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-09.