Nuancielo Essences 27: released in 2017, citrus, white floral and marine, about 4h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Nuancielo Essences 27 dupe we found is Paris Elysees Vodka Brasil Yellow — 83% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Nuancielo Essences 27 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Nuancielo Essences 27 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Elysees Vodka Brasil Yellow | 83% | about $15 (−50%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Nabeel Macho Man | 78% | about $10 (−67%) | 6h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Demeter Fragrance Elvira's Zombie | 72% | about $20 (−33%) | 6h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Thera Cosméticos Sérifos | 88% | about $25 (−17%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Eauk Chivalrous Bastard | 75% | about $35 (+17%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
A bright and energetic scent that mirrors the citrus-forward opening and marine heart of the reference, perfect for casual wear.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and marine accords with Nuancielo Essences 27, opens on Grapefruit and Sea Notes too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 267 community ratings.
Shares a similar bold, masculine energy with the reference, leaning into woody and aromatic notes that evoke a comparable presence.
It shares its animalic and amber accords with Nuancielo Essences 27, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 141 community ratings.
A unique, earthy take that shares some of the animalic and salty nuances found in the reference's complex base.
It shares its aromatic accords with Nuancielo Essences 27, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 229 community ratings.
Captures the refreshing marine and citrus character of Essences 27, offering a similar aromatic and salty profile at a great value.
It shares its marine, amber and aromatic accords with Nuancielo Essences 27, opens on Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 18 community ratings.
Offers a similar aromatic and woody structure that feels reminiscent of the reference's base, providing a clean and masculine finish.
It shares its amber, patchouli and aromatic accords with Nuancielo Essences 27, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3 community ratings.
Nabeel Macho Man, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Nuancielo Essences 27.
Nabeel Macho Man, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Nuancielo Essences 27.
Thera Cosméticos Sérifos, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Paris Elysees Vodka Brasil Yellow saves you about $20 a year against Nuancielo Essences 27. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Nabeel Macho Man comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Nuancielo Essences 27 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.