Lubin Kismet: released in 2016, amber, citrus and balsamic, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lubin Kismet dupe we found is Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne — 85% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $125 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lubin Kismet dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lubin Kismet | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne | 85% | about $50 (−60%) | 6h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Fragonard Reve Indien | 85% | about $65 (−48%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Guerlain Eau de Shalimar | 82% | about $65 (−48%) | 6h vs 8h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Krizia Krazy Krizia | 80% | about $30* (−76%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum | 78% | about $100 (−20%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Captures the iconic citrus-and-vanilla DNA that Lubin Kismet draws from, providing a lighter, more approachable take on that timeless balsamic structure.
It shares its amber, citrus and woody accords with Lubin Kismet, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 1,391 community ratings.
Evokes the classic balsamic and vanilla-rich character of Lubin Kismet, offering a similarly warm and resinous experience at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its amber, vanilla and patchouli accords with Lubin Kismet, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 255 community ratings.
A brighter, more citrus-forward interpretation of the classic oriental profile, reminiscent of the opening notes found in Lubin Kismet.
It shares its citrus, vanilla and amber accords with Lubin Kismet, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 2,103 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Shares the deep, amber-forward profile found in Lubin Kismet, leaning into a similarly spicy and woody oriental territory.
It shares its amber, woody and citrus accords with Lubin Kismet, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 551 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Offers a smoother, more modern vanilla-focused experience that sits in the same family as the resinous base of Lubin Kismet.
It shares its citrus, vanilla and aromatic accords with Lubin Kismet, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,037 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Krizia Krazy Krizia, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Lubin Kismet.
Krizia Krazy Krizia, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Lubin Kismet.
Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne saves you about $110 a year against Lubin Kismet. 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. Krizia Krazy Krizia comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lubin Kismet notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.