Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia: released in 2023, aromatic, fresh spicy and vanilla, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia dupe we found is Davidoff Zino Davidoff — 84% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davidoff Zino Davidoff | 84% | about $35* (−36%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Pour Homme | 84% | about $45* (−18%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Cartier Pasha Cartier | 82% | about $45 (−18%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Legesi Homme | 82% | about $25* (−55%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Pinaud Clubman Classic Vanilla | 80% | about $10 (−82%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
A classic, woody lavender-and-patchouli barbershop profile that shares the warm, aromatic, retro elegance of Gravitas Essentia.
It shares its woody, aromatic and patchouli accords with Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia, opens on Lavender and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 5,312 community ratings.
Blends bright citrus and fresh lavender over a rich, woody vanilla base, capturing a similar refined fougere spirit as Gravitas Essentia.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia, opens on Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,351 community ratings.
Presents a timeless herbal-spicy fougere accord with mint, lavender, and oakmoss that runs parallel to Gravitas Essentia.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia, opens on Lavender, Mint and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,879 community ratings.
Delivers a crisp lavender and herbal punch with a warm woody undertone, fitting right alongside the classic vibe of Gravitas Essentia.
It shares its aromatic, woody and lavender accords with Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 969 community ratings.
Offers an easygoing barbershop warmth with lavender and smooth vanilla that evokes the cozy dry-down of Gravitas Essentia.
It shares its aromatic, lavender and vanilla accords with Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 105 community ratings.
Pinaud Clubman Classic Vanilla, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia.
Armaf Legesi Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia.
Davidoff Zino Davidoff, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Davidoff Zino Davidoff saves you about $30 a year against Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia. 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. Armaf Legesi Homme comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Essentia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-17.