Les Nereides Opoponax: amber, balsamic and vanilla, about 7h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Les Nereides Opoponax dupe we found is Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Toilette — 81% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Les Nereides Opoponax dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Les Nereides Opoponax | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Toilette | 81% | about $65* (+44%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Calvin Klein Obsession | 79% | about $65* (+44%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Carthusia Ligea (Ligea la Sirena) | 79% | about $40 (−11%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men | 73% | about $25* (−44%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Yves Rocher Voile d'Ambre | 83% | about $40 (−11%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Shares the powdery vanilla and citrus-infused amber warmth found in Les Nereides Opoponax.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and citrus accords with Les Nereides Opoponax, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,067 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, resinous balsamic amber character of Les Nereides Opoponax, leaning into similar rich spicy territory.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Les Nereides Opoponax, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 10,420 community ratings.
Blends sparkling citruses into a warm amber base, evoking a similar mood to Les Nereides Opoponax.
It shares its citrus, warm spicy and amber accords with Les Nereides Opoponax, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 452 community ratings.
Brings a similar dense, spicy amber and sweet resinous depth reminiscent of Les Nereides Opoponax.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Les Nereides Opoponax, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 730 community ratings.
Surrounds the wearer in a rich amber and vanilla embrace that strongly parallels Les Nereides Opoponax.
It shares its amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords with Les Nereides Opoponax, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 3,348 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Les Nereides Opoponax.
Calvin Klein Obsession, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Les Nereides Opoponax.
Yves Rocher Voile d'Ambre, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Toilette actually costs about $30 a year MORE than Les Nereides Opoponax. 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. Calvin Klein Obsession comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Les Nereides Opoponax notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.