Le Labo Ambrette 9 dupe — cheaper alternatives

Le Labo Ambrette 9: released in 2006, musky, fruity and floral, about 3h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Le Labo Ambrette 9 dupe?

The closest Le Labo Ambrette 9 dupe we found is Olibanum. Ambrette — 88% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $310 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Le Labo Ambrette 9 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Le Labo Ambrette 9Projection
1Olibanum. Ambrette88%about $65 (−79%)6h vs 3h6/10
2Clean Radiant Nectar85%about $35* (−89%)5h vs 3h6/10
3Ariana Grande God Is A Woman80%about $35* (−89%)4h vs 3h7/10
4J-Scent Yawahada (Soft Skin)78%about $65 (−79%)4h vs 3h5/10
5Liis Studied75%about $50* (−84%)4h vs 3h6/10
  1. Olibanum. Ambrette — 88% scent match

    Focuses on the pure, vegetal muskiness found in Le Labo Ambrette 9, offering a minimalist and airy experience.

    It shares its musky and floral accords with Le Labo Ambrette 9, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 112 community ratings.

  2. Clean Radiant Nectar — 85% scent match

    Evokes the soft, musky, and fruity character of Le Labo Ambrette 9 with a similarly clean and skin-like presence.

    It shares its musky, powdery and fruity accords with Le Labo Ambrette 9, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 1,809 community ratings.

  3. Ariana Grande God Is A Woman — 80% scent match

    Shares a similar fruity-musky profile that feels light and approachable, reminiscent of the gentle sweetness in Le Labo Ambrette 9.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with Le Labo Ambrette 9, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 3,593 community ratings.

  4. J-Scent Yawahada (Soft Skin) — 78% scent match

    Captures a soft, powdery skin scent aesthetic that aligns with the delicate, musky nature of Le Labo Ambrette 9.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and fresh accords with Le Labo Ambrette 9, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 505 community ratings.

  5. Liis Studied — 75% scent match

    Offers a clean, musky, and slightly fruity impression that sits close to the skin, echoing the vibe of Le Labo Ambrette 9.

    It shares its musky, fruity and powdery accords with Le Labo Ambrette 9, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 770 community ratings.

Which Le Labo Ambrette 9 dupe is cheapest?

Clean Radiant Nectar, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Le Labo Ambrette 9.

Which Le Labo Ambrette 9 dupe lasts longest?

Olibanum. Ambrette, at about 6h on skin, against about 3h for Le Labo Ambrette 9.

Which Le Labo Ambrette 9 dupe is closest to the original?

Olibanum. Ambrette, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Le Labo Ambrette 9 itself sells from $271.59 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Le Labo Ambrette 9 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Olibanum. Ambrette saves you about $360 a year against Le Labo Ambrette 9. 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 Le Labo Ambrette 9 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Olibanum. Ambrette comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Le Labo Ambrette 9 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-18.