Molinard Habanita L'Esprit dupe — cheaper alternatives

Molinard Habanita L'Esprit: released in 2013, amber, powdery and musky, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Molinard Habanita L'Esprit dupe?

The closest Molinard Habanita L'Esprit dupe we found is Ted Lapidus White Soul — 80% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Molinard Habanita L'Esprit 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 Habanita L'EspritProjection
1Ted Lapidus White Soul80%about $25 (−50%)6h vs 6h8/10
2La Sultane de Saba Ambre, Musc, Santal79%about $35 (−30%)8h vs 6h6/10
3Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely You78%about $30 (−40%)4h vs 6h5/10
4Kiehl's Original Musk76%about $55* (+10%)6h vs 6h4/10
5Juliette Has A Gun Romantina76%about $90 (+80%)5h vs 6h6/10
  1. Ted Lapidus White Soul — 80% scent match

    Evokes a similar powdery and resinous warmth reminiscent of Molinard Habanita L'Esprit, leaning into a soft floral amber aura.

    It shares its amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Molinard Habanita L'Esprit, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 532 community ratings.

  2. La Sultane de Saba Ambre, Musc, Santal — 79% scent match

    Presents a warm ambery and musky character in the same general family as Molinard Habanita L'Esprit, wrapped in rich woods.

    It shares its amber, woody and powdery accords with Molinard Habanita L'Esprit, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 112 community ratings.

  3. Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely You — 78% scent match

    Shares the clean musky and powdery floral softness found in Molinard Habanita L'Esprit, offering an intimate and gentle presence.

    It shares its floral, musky and powdery accords with Molinard Habanita L'Esprit, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 209 community ratings.

  4. Kiehl's Original Musk — 76% scent match

    Delivers a deeply comforting musky profile reminiscent of the cozy base notes underlying Molinard Habanita L'Esprit.

    It shares its musky, powdery and woody accords with Molinard Habanita L'Esprit, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,348 community ratings.

  5. Juliette Has A Gun Romantina — 76% scent match

    Touches upon a clean yet warm floral signature that shares a soft, atmospheric intimacy with Molinard Habanita L'Esprit.

    It shares its musky, woody and powdery accords with Molinard Habanita L'Esprit, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,214 community ratings.

Which Molinard Habanita L'Esprit dupe is cheapest?

Ted Lapidus White Soul, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Molinard Habanita L'Esprit.

Which Molinard Habanita L'Esprit dupe lasts longest?

La Sultane de Saba Ambre, Musc, Santal, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Molinard Habanita L'Esprit.

Which Molinard Habanita L'Esprit dupe is closest to the original?

Ted Lapidus White Soul, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Molinard Habanita L'Esprit itself sells from €108 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Molinard Habanita L'Esprit dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ted Lapidus White Soul saves you about $35 a year against Molinard Habanita L'Esprit. Both priced at 100 ml; 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 Habanita L'Esprit dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. La Sultane de Saba Ambre, Musc, Santal comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Molinard Habanita L'Esprit notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-31.