Penhaligon's Extract of Limes: released in 1963, citrus, aromatic and green, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's Extract of Limes dupe we found is Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes — 88% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $165 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's Extract of Limes dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's Extract of Limes | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes | 88% | about $55 (−67%) | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Royall Lyme Bermuda Royall Lyme | 84% | about $25 (−85%) | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Proraso Cypress & Vetiver | 79% | about $20* (−88%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Yves Rocher Fleur d'Oranger Lavande Petit Grain | 83% | about $20 (−88%) | 3h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Geo. F. Trumper Extract of Limes Cologne | 91% | about $45 (−73%) | 2h vs 4h | 4/10 |
Evokes the zesty citrus and fresh spicy bite of Penhaligon's Extract of Limes, leaning into a slightly more rounded floral heart.
It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Penhaligon's Extract of Limes, opens on Lime too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 117 community ratings.
Delivers an authentic, punchy blast of sour citrus that closely parallels the opening energy of Penhaligon's Extract of Limes.
It shares its citrus, conifer and green accords with Penhaligon's Extract of Limes, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 120 community ratings.
Provides a similarly green and woody citrus refreshment reminiscent of Penhaligon's Extract of Limes, though anchored by a heavier earthy base.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Penhaligon's Extract of Limes, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 188 community ratings.
Shares the bright, tart lime opening and aromatic citrus character of Penhaligon's Extract of Limes, offering a similarly crisp and traditional gentleman's splash.
It shares its citrus, conifer and green accords with Penhaligon's Extract of Limes, lasts about 2h against 4h and carries 68 community ratings.
Captures the green petitgrain and aromatic freshness found in Penhaligon's Extract of Limes, with a softer and more relaxed floral dry-down.
It shares its white floral, citrus and aromatic accords with Penhaligon's Extract of Limes, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 501 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Proraso Cypress & Vetiver, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Penhaligon's Extract of Limes.
Proraso Cypress & Vetiver, at about 4h on skin, against about 4h for Penhaligon's Extract of Limes.
Geo. F. Trumper Extract of Limes Cologne, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes saves you about $160 a year against Penhaligon's Extract of Limes. 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. Proraso Cypress & Vetiver comes closest at 4.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's Extract of Limes notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-14.