Molinard Patchouli Intense dupe — cheaper alternatives

Molinard Patchouli Intense: released in 2015, woody, patchouli and sweet, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Molinard Patchouli Intense dupe?

The closest Molinard Patchouli Intense dupe we found is Chopard Wish — 85% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $70 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Molinard Patchouli Intense 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 Patchouli IntenseProjection
1Chopard Wish85%about $45* (−36%)6h vs 8h7/10
2La Rive River of Love85%about $20* (−71%)5h vs 8h7/10
3Tesori d'Oriente Jasmin di Giava83%about $20* (−71%)6h vs 8h6/10
4Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds Night82%about $20 (−71%)6h vs 8h7/10
5Zara Red Temptation Winter81%about $30 (−57%)7h vs 8h6/10
  1. Chopard Wish — 85% scent match

    Shares the sweet praline facets, balsamic warmth, and deep patchouli foundation of Molinard Patchouli Intense.

    It shares its sweet and woody accords with Molinard Patchouli Intense, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 5,801 community ratings.

  2. La Rive River of Love — 85% scent match

    Delivers a rich blend of gourmand sweetness and earthy patchouli in the same vein as Molinard Patchouli Intense.

    It shares its sweet, warm spicy and patchouli accords with Molinard Patchouli Intense, opens on Jasmine too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 301 community ratings.

  3. Tesori d'Oriente Jasmin di Giava — 83% scent match

    Captures a bold, spicy-sweet patchouli and floral character that evokes the decadent warmth of Molinard Patchouli Intense.

    It shares its sweet, patchouli and warm spicy accords with Molinard Patchouli Intense, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 547 community ratings.

  4. Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds Night — 82% scent match

    Presents a resinous, balsamic patchouli accented with sweet floral and woody facets akin to Molinard Patchouli Intense.

    It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with Molinard Patchouli Intense, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 348 community ratings.

  5. Zara Red Temptation Winter — 81% scent match

    Leans into sweet praline and woody undertones, echoing the plush, gourmand patchouli aura of Molinard Patchouli Intense.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and sweet accords with Molinard Patchouli Intense, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 354 community ratings.

Which Molinard Patchouli Intense dupe is cheapest?

La Rive River of Love, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Molinard Patchouli Intense.

Which Molinard Patchouli Intense dupe lasts longest?

Zara Red Temptation Winter, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Molinard Patchouli Intense.

Which Molinard Patchouli Intense dupe is closest to the original?

Chopard Wish, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Molinard Patchouli Intense itself sells from €105 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Molinard Patchouli Intense dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Chopard Wish saves you about $35 a year against Molinard Patchouli Intense. 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 Patchouli Intense dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zara Red Temptation Winter comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Molinard Patchouli Intense notes, performance and price

Related dupe lists

AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.

Updated 2026-09-17.