Molinard Homme II dupe — cheaper alternatives

Molinard Homme II: released in 1996, aromatic, woody and vanilla, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Molinard Homme II dupe?

The closest Molinard Homme II dupe we found is Boucheron Jaipur Homme — 85% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Molinard Homme II 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 Homme IIProjection
1Boucheron Jaipur Homme85%about $45* (−10%)8h vs 6h6/10
2Joop! Homme83%about $65* (+30%)8h vs 6h8/10
3Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male80%about $75* (+50%)7h vs 6h8/10
4Molinard Habanita74%about $95* (+90%)9h vs 6h8/10
5Joop! Homme Red King78%about $30 (−40%)6h vs 6h7/10
  1. Boucheron Jaipur Homme — 85% scent match

    In the same family as Molinard Homme II, offering a rich spicy and vanilla-driven aromatic experience.

    It shares its aromatic, vanilla and citrus accords with Molinard Homme II, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,965 community ratings.

  2. Joop! Homme — 83% scent match

    Evokes the powerful sweet, spicy, and honeyed character reminiscent of Molinard Homme II with strong presence.

    It shares its vanilla, citrus and sweet accords with Molinard Homme II, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 12,101 community ratings.

  3. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male — 80% scent match

    Shares the aromatic, sweet, and vanillic warmth found in Molinard Homme II, leaning into similar aromatic territory.

    It shares its aromatic, vanilla and fresh spicy accords with Molinard Homme II, opens on Artemisia too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 24,545 community ratings.

  4. Molinard Habanita — 74% scent match

    Shares the deep, resinous, and complex vintage feel present in the base of Molinard Homme II.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and woody accords with Molinard Homme II, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 2,374 community ratings.

  5. Joop! Homme Red King — 78% scent match

    A warmer, spiced take that captures some of the rich sweetness inherent in Molinard Homme II.

    It shares its woody, patchouli and vanilla accords with Molinard Homme II, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 83 community ratings.

Which Molinard Homme II dupe is cheapest?

Joop! Homme Red King, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Molinard Homme II.

Which Molinard Homme II dupe lasts longest?

Molinard Habanita, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Molinard Homme II.

Which Molinard Homme II dupe is closest to the original?

Boucheron Jaipur Homme, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Molinard Homme II dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Boucheron Jaipur Homme saves you about $5 a year against Molinard Homme II. 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 Homme II dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Molinard Habanita (8.5h) and Joop! Joop! Homme (8.4h) — 2 of 5.

Molinard Homme II notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.