Marissa Zappas Petrichor dupe — cheaper alternatives

Marissa Zappas Petrichor: released in 2022, earthy, woody and iris, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Marissa Zappas Petrichor dupe?

The closest Marissa Zappas Petrichor dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 81% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $80 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Marissa Zappas Petrichor 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 Marissa Zappas PetrichorProjection
1Lalique Encre Noire81%about $45* (−44%)6h vs 5h7/10
2Glossier You73%about $70* (−12%)4h vs 5h6/10
3Escentric Molecules Molecule 0573%about $120* (+50%)4h vs 5h5/10
4Etat Libre d'Orange She Was An Anomaly71%about $120* (+50%)4h vs 5h5/10
5Essential Parfums Velvet Iris71%about $85 (+6%)6h vs 5h7/10
  1. Lalique Encre Noire — 81% scent match

    Evokes the deep earthy and woody character of Marissa Zappas Petrichor, leaning into a dark forest mood with rich vetiver and moss.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Marissa Zappas Petrichor, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 24,523 community ratings.

  2. Glossier You — 73% scent match

    In the same family as Marissa Zappas Petrichor for those who enjoy a clean, skin-like musk foundation.

    It shares its iris, powdery and earthy accords with Marissa Zappas Petrichor, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 9,600 community ratings.

  3. Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 — 73% scent match

    Plays with similar woody and herbal nuances found in the dry-down of Marissa Zappas Petrichor.

    It shares its woody and powdery accords with Marissa Zappas Petrichor, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,283 community ratings.

  4. Etat Libre d'Orange She Was An Anomaly — 71% scent match

    Brings a soft, powdery iris presence reminiscent of the heart notes in Marissa Zappas Petrichor.

    It shares its powdery and woody accords with Marissa Zappas Petrichor, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 2,027 community ratings.

  5. Essential Parfums Velvet Iris — 71% scent match

    Offers an iris-centric profile that touches upon the powdery floral facets of Marissa Zappas Petrichor.

    It shares its iris, powdery and woody accords with Marissa Zappas Petrichor, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,027 community ratings.

Which Marissa Zappas Petrichor dupe is cheapest?

Lalique Encre Noire, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Marissa Zappas Petrichor.

Which Marissa Zappas Petrichor dupe lasts longest?

Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Marissa Zappas Petrichor.

Which Marissa Zappas Petrichor dupe is closest to the original?

Lalique Encre Noire, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Marissa Zappas Petrichor dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $50 a year against Marissa Zappas Petrichor. 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 Marissa Zappas Petrichor dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Marissa Zappas Petrichor notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-29.