L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns dupe — cheaper alternatives

L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns: aromatic, warm spicy and amber, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns dupe?

The closest L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns dupe we found is Natura Folhas de Limão e Graviola — 84% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns 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'Essence des Notes Cardamome&EmbrunsProjection
1Natura Folhas de Limão e Graviola84%about $30* (−33%)4h vs 4h4/10
2Yves Rocher Sel d'Azur82%about $40 (−11%)4h vs 4h6/10
3Antonio Banderas Blue Seduction80%about $30* (−33%)4h vs 4h6/10
4Jeanne en Provence Acqua80%about $15* (−67%)5h vs 4h5/10
5Lattafa Perfumes Ejaazi79%about $20 (−56%)5h vs 4h7/10
  1. Natura Folhas de Limão e Graviola — 84% scent match

    Evokes a bright, watery citrus-and-spice vibe with fresh aromatic facets reminiscent of Cardamome&Embruns.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns, opens on Bergamot and Cardamom too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 132 community ratings.

  2. Yves Rocher Sel d'Azur — 82% scent match

    Blends crisp salty marine notes with vibrant citrus and woods, offering a breezy feel similar to Cardamome&Embruns.

    It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,043 community ratings.

  3. Antonio Banderas Blue Seduction — 80% scent match

    Combines fresh aquatic sea notes with zesty citrus and cardamom warmth, sharing the clean oceanic spice profile of Cardamome&Embruns.

    It shares its aromatic, marine and fresh spicy accords with L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 5,297 community ratings.

  4. Jeanne en Provence Acqua — 80% scent match

    Offers a fresh sea breeze character enriched with Mediterranean herbs, echoing the aquatic-aromatic tone of Cardamome&Embruns.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 481 community ratings.

  5. Lattafa Perfumes Ejaazi — 79% scent match

    Delivers a refreshing blend of citrus, marine notes, and cardamom spice over a woody base, echoing Cardamome&Embruns.

    It shares its woody, amber and citrus accords with L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,073 community ratings.

Which L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns dupe is cheapest?

Jeanne en Provence Acqua, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns.

Which L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Ejaazi, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns.

Which L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns dupe is closest to the original?

Natura Folhas de Limão e Graviola, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Natura Folhas de Limão e Graviola saves you about $20 a year against L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns. 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'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Ejaazi comes closest at 5.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

L'Essence des Notes Cardamome&Embruns notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-17.