Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel dupe — cheaper alternatives

Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel: released in 2017, aromatic, woody and marine, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel dupe?

The closest Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel dupe we found is L'Erbolario Fior di Salina — 85% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel 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 Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea FennelProjection
1L'Erbolario Fior di Salina85%about $45 (−50%)4h vs 4h6/10
2Banana Republic Cypress Cedar84%about $30* (−67%)5h vs 4h6/10
3Cremo Blue Cedar & Cypress82%about $15 (−83%)5h vs 4h6/10
4Bath & Body Works Freshwater80%about $15 (−83%)4h vs 4h6/10
5Nautica Voyage Heritage79%about $15 (−83%)4h vs 4h6/10
  1. L'Erbolario Fior di Salina — 85% scent match

    Delivers an airy marine and salty aromatic character that strongly calls to mind the coastal marine breeze of Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel.

    It shares its marine, aromatic and salty accords with Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 372 community ratings.

  2. Banana Republic Cypress Cedar — 84% scent match

    Evokes the crisp, salty aquatic freshness and aromatic woods of Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel with a slightly warmer cedar undertone.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 430 community ratings.

  3. Cremo Blue Cedar & Cypress — 82% scent match

    Offers a cool, breezy blend of coastal cypress and fresh wood notes reminiscent of Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 379 community ratings.

  4. Bath & Body Works Freshwater — 80% scent match

    Shares a crisp bergamot and aquatic marine profile that captures the fresh sea-breeze feel of Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel.

    It shares its aquatic, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 252 community ratings.

  5. Nautica Voyage Heritage — 79% scent match

    Combines herbal aromatic notes with a crisp sea-mist quality that brings to mind Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 453 community ratings.

Which Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel dupe is cheapest?

Cremo Blue Cedar & Cypress, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel.

Which Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel dupe lasts longest?

Cremo Blue Cedar & Cypress, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel.

Which Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel dupe is closest to the original?

L'Erbolario Fior di Salina, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel itself sells from $104.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Erbolario Fior di Salina saves you about $65 a year against Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel. 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 Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Cremo Blue Cedar & Cypress comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-19.