L'Erbolario Indaco dupe — cheaper alternatives

L'Erbolario Indaco: released in 2017, warm spicy, woody and vanilla, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good L'Erbolario Indaco dupe?

The closest L'Erbolario Indaco dupe we found is Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum — 82% match, about $120 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best L'Erbolario Indaco 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 L'Erbolario IndacoProjection
1Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum82%about $120* (+118%)7h vs 7h8/10
2Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Patchouli Magique76%about $20* (−64%)7h vs 7h7/10
3Zara (Wood Legacy)75%about $30* (−45%)5h vs 7h7/10
4Prada83%about $120* (+118%)7h vs 7h6/10
5Jessica Simpson Fancy Nights80%about $25* (−55%)7h vs 7h7/10
  1. Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum — 82% scent match

    A luxurious take on the classic vanilla, amber, and warm spicy profile present in L'Erbolario Indaco.

    It shares its amber, woody and vanilla accords with L'Erbolario Indaco, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 18,379 community ratings.

  2. Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Patchouli Magique — 76% scent match

    Reflects the earthy, aromatic patchouli character of L'Erbolario Indaco with a classic powdery edge.

    It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with L'Erbolario Indaco, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,005 community ratings.

  3. Zara (Wood Legacy) — 75% scent match

    Captures a similar woody and warm spicy aura as L'Erbolario Indaco, offering a smooth daily wear alternative.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords with L'Erbolario Indaco, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 183 community ratings.

  4. Prada — 83% scent match — discontinued

    Shares the sophisticated amber, patchouli, and powdery depth that makes L'Erbolario Indaco so captivating.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords with L'Erbolario Indaco, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 4,480 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Jessica Simpson Fancy Nights — 80% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes the warm patchouli and amber richness of L'Erbolario Indaco, leaning into a cozy, powdery dry-down.

    It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with L'Erbolario Indaco, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,667 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which L'Erbolario Indaco dupe is cheapest?

Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Patchouli Magique, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than L'Erbolario Indaco.

Which L'Erbolario Indaco dupe lasts longest?

Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for L'Erbolario Indaco.

Which L'Erbolario Indaco dupe is closest to the original?

Prada, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a L'Erbolario Indaco dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum actually costs about $95 a year MORE than L'Erbolario Indaco. 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.

Will a L'Erbolario Indaco dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

L'Erbolario Indaco notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-03.