Lush Karma: released in 1995, citrus, woody and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lush Karma dupe we found is L'Entropiste Altamura — 75% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lush Karma dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lush Karma | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Entropiste Altamura | 75% | about $40 (−33%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Kuumba Made Tunisian Patchouli | 85% | about $10 (15 ml) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lush Time of the Season | 82% | about $65 (+8%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Solstice Scents Astral Temple | 82% | about $20 (5 ml) | 4h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Alkemia Perfumes Hexennacht | 80% | about $20 (5 ml) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
A niche-leaning alternative that captures the spicy, resinous, and woody atmosphere reminiscent of the Lush Karma experience.
It shares its warm spicy, citrus and balsamic accords with Lush Karma, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 196 community ratings.
This oil captures the earthy, grounding patchouli heart of Lush Karma with a concentrated, long-lasting profile that feels remarkably similar on the skin.
It shares its patchouli, woody and warm spicy accords with Lush Karma, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 60 community ratings.
Shares the distinct, herbal, and citrus-forward DNA of Lush Karma, providing a similar aromatic experience from the same house.
It shares its citrus, patchouli and woody accords with Lush Karma, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 67 community ratings.
Evokes the balsamic, resinous, and spicy character of Lush Karma, leaning into the warm woods and incense notes that define the original scent.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Lush Karma, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 35 community ratings.
A dark, atmospheric blend that shares the deep, resinous, and spicy patchouli vibe found in the base of Lush Karma.
It shares its balsamic, warm spicy and woody accords with Lush Karma, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 51 community ratings.
L'Entropiste Altamura, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Lush Karma.
Lush Time of the Season, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Lush Karma.
Kuumba Made Tunisian Patchouli, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Entropiste Altamura saves you about $30 a year against Lush Karma. 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. Lush Time of the Season comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lush Karma notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.