Molinard Citrus Noir dupe — cheaper alternatives

Molinard Citrus Noir: released in 2019, citrus, aromatic and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Molinard Citrus Noir dupe?

The closest Molinard Citrus Noir dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire Sport — 84% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $75 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Molinard Citrus Noir 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 Molinard Citrus NoirProjection
1Lalique Encre Noire Sport84%about $75*6h vs 5h7/10
2Franck Olivier Black Touch83%about $20* (−73%)6h vs 5h6/10
3Jeanne en Provence Verveine Cedrat82%about $10 (−87%)4h vs 5h5/10
4Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver81%about $30 (−60%)5h vs 5h5/10
5Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse80%about $30* (−60%)4h vs 5h5/10
  1. Lalique Encre Noire Sport — 84% scent match

    Evokes the moody, dark woody citrus feel of Molinard Citrus Noir by pairing bright grapefruit with cypress and earthy vetiver.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Molinard Citrus Noir, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,974 community ratings.

  2. Franck Olivier Black Touch — 83% scent match

    Shares a similar dark aromatic profile to Molinard Citrus Noir, combining sharp citrus with smoky, earthy woods.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Molinard Citrus Noir, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 772 community ratings.

  3. Jeanne en Provence Verveine Cedrat — 82% scent match

    Delivers a comparable tart citron and aromatic cedar opening that settles into dry, grassy vetiver.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Molinard Citrus Noir, opens on Citron and elemi too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 629 community ratings.

  4. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver — 81% scent match

    Presents a crisp, bitter citrus opening alongside spicy woods and vetiver that echo the brisk character of Molinard Citrus Noir.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Molinard Citrus Noir, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,630 community ratings.

  5. Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse — 80% scent match

    Captures the sharp, aromatic citrus punch of Molinard Citrus Noir, drying down into a lighter, cleaner vetiver base.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Molinard Citrus Noir, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,801 community ratings.

Which Molinard Citrus Noir dupe is cheapest?

Jeanne en Provence Verveine Cedrat, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Molinard Citrus Noir.

Which Molinard Citrus Noir dupe lasts longest?

Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Molinard Citrus Noir.

Which Molinard Citrus Noir dupe is closest to the original?

Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Molinard Citrus Noir itself sells from €77 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Molinard Citrus Noir dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire Sport works out about the same as Molinard Citrus Noir over a year. 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 Molinard Citrus Noir dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire Sport comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Molinard Citrus Noir notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-17.