L'Erbolario Patchouli: released in 2009, patchouli, woody and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest L'Erbolario Patchouli dupe we found is Reminiscence Patchouli — 90% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best L'Erbolario Patchouli dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs L'Erbolario Patchouli | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reminiscence Patchouli | 90% | about $55 (+38%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Monotheme Venezia Patchouli Leaves | 88% | about $25 (−37%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Patchouli d'Or | 85% | about $10 (−75%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lush Lord of Misrule | 83% | about $60* (+50%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber | 83% | about $10 (15 ml) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Offers a classic vintage patchouli experience close to the heart of L'Erbolario Patchouli, with rich woody undertones.
It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with L'Erbolario Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,734 community ratings.
Evokes the deep, earthy patchouli character of L'Erbolario Patchouli, leaning into a rich and resinous woodiness.
It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with L'Erbolario Patchouli, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 221 community ratings.
A golden, balsamic interpretation that parallels the earthy and sweet depth of L'Erbolario Patchouli.
It shares its warm spicy, patchouli and powdery accords with L'Erbolario Patchouli, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,104 community ratings.
Presents a spicy, herbal patchouli sweetness reminiscent of the rich balsamic base in L'Erbolario Patchouli.
It shares its patchouli, vanilla and warm spicy accords with L'Erbolario Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 2,923 community ratings.
Shares a similar dense, warm presence reminiscent of L'Erbolario Patchouli, wrapped in an oriental resinous aura.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords with L'Erbolario Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 169 community ratings.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Patchouli d'Or, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than L'Erbolario Patchouli.
Reminiscence Patchouli, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for L'Erbolario Patchouli.
Reminiscence Patchouli, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Reminiscence Patchouli actually costs about $20 a year MORE than L'Erbolario Patchouli. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Reminiscence Patchouli comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
L'Erbolario Patchouli notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-02.