Myrurgia 1916: released in 1982, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 3h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Myrurgia 1916 scent match we found is 4711 Original Eau de Cologne — 89% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Myrurgia 1916 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Myrurgia 1916 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | 89% | about $45* (+350%) | 2h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada | 88% | about $15 (+50%) | 3h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille | 86% | about $30* (+200%) | 3h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 4 | 4711 Acqua Colonia Lemon & Ginger | 85% | about $25 (+150%) | 3h vs 3h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Legrain Royale Ambree | 86% | about $15 (750 ml) | 3h vs 3h | 4/10 |
Evokes the sparkling citrus and clean aromatic profile of Myrurgia 1916, offering a refreshing and uplifting traditional splash.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Myrurgia 1916, lasts about 2h against 3h and carries 6,589 community ratings.
Shares the vibrant citrus and herbaceous character found in Myrurgia 1916, delivering a similarly bright and invigorating personality.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Myrurgia 1916, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 589 community ratings.
Recalls the classic citrus-heavy opening of Myrurgia 1916, blending fresh aromatic nuances into a timeless everyday splash.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Myrurgia 1916, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 501 community ratings.
Leans into the bright citrus territory of Myrurgia 1916, adding a zesty and slightly spicy twist to the clean profile.
It shares its citrus, fresh and fresh spicy accords with Myrurgia 1916, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 566 community ratings.
Presents a traditional Spanish citrus and aromatic composition reminiscent of the heritage style of Myrurgia 1916.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Myrurgia 1916, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 76 community ratings.
Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Myrurgia 1916's own estimate.
Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada, at about 3h on skin, against about 3h for Myrurgia 1916.
4711 Original Eau de Cologne, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 4711 4711 Original Eau de Cologne actually costs about $50 a year MORE than Myrurgia 1916. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada comes closest at 3.2h, so it needs 2 re-sprays to cover the day.
Myrurgia 1916 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.