Matiere Premiere Santal Austral: released in 2019, woody, powdery and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Matiere Premiere Santal Austral dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Musk — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $220 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Matiere Premiere Santal Austral dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Matiere Premiere Santal Austral | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Musk | 83% | about $20* (−91%) | 7h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 2 | CoSTUME NATIONAL 21 | 73% | about $90 (−59%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Rituals Serendipity For Him | 78% | about $65 (−70%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Savoury Royal Essence | 70% | about $25* (−89%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Your Touch Santal | 68% | about $20* (−91%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Offers a soft, powdery musk profile that shares the creamy, woody elegance found in Matiere Premiere Santal Austral.
It shares its powdery, woody and vanilla accords with Matiere Premiere Santal Austral, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 168 community ratings.
Provides a smooth, woody experience that leans into the same warm, balsamic territory as Santal Austral.
It shares its warm spicy accords with Matiere Premiere Santal Austral, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 82 community ratings.
A budget-friendly woody composition that captures the creamy sandalwood essence reminiscent of Santal Austral.
It shares its woody, amber and powdery accords with Matiere Premiere Santal Austral, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 17 community ratings.
Delivers a straightforward, creamy sandalwood experience that mirrors the core woody profile of the reference.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Matiere Premiere Santal Austral, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 63 community ratings.
Features a warm, spicy, and milky wood character that evokes a similar cozy atmosphere to the Matiere Premiere scent.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Matiere Premiere Santal Austral, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,268 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Musk, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Matiere Premiere Santal Austral.
CoSTUME NATIONAL 21, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Matiere Premiere Santal Austral.
Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Musk, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Matiere Premiere Santal Austral itself sells from €145 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Musk saves you about $290 a year against Matiere Premiere Santal Austral. 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. CoSTUME NATIONAL 21 comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Matiere Premiere Santal Austral notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.