Malin+Goetz Vetiver: released in 2016, aromatic, citrus and woody, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Malin+Goetz Vetiver scent match we found is Lush Shade — 83% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Malin+Goetz Vetiver dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Malin+Goetz Vetiver | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lush Shade | 83% | about $35 | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Skylar Pink Canyon | 78% | about $30 (10 ml) | 4h vs 4h | 3/10 |
| 3 | Paul Smith Extreme Man | 70% | about $25 | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 68% | about $75* | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Bath & Body Works Breathe Romance | 73% | about $15 | 7h vs 4h | 4/10 |
Evokes the earthy, woody, and aromatic character of Malin+Goetz Vetiver with a similarly grounded, natural feel.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Malin+Goetz Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 532 community ratings.
Shares a similar fresh, woody, and slightly spicy profile that leans into the same aromatic territory as the reference.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Malin+Goetz Vetiver, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 445 community ratings.
Leans into similar aromatic and spicy woody territory, providing a comparable fresh-spicy impression.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords with Malin+Goetz Vetiver, opens on Bergamot and Cardamom too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 502 community ratings.
A fresh, citrus-forward take on vetiver that shares the aromatic and woody DNA found in the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Malin+Goetz Vetiver, opens on Grapefruit and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 6,974 community ratings.
Offers a light, aromatic, and woody experience that captures a similar fresh-spicy vibe to the reference.
It shares its citrus, woody and warm spicy accords with Malin+Goetz Vetiver, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 81 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Bath & Body Works Breathe Romance, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).
Bath & Body Works Breathe Romance, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Malin+Goetz Vetiver.
Lush Shade, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Malin+Goetz Vetiver itself sells from $75.59 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lush Shade saves you about $5 a year against Malin+Goetz Vetiver. 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. Bath & Body Works Breathe Romance comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Malin+Goetz Vetiver notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.