Phebo Samambaia dupe — cheaper alternatives

Phebo Samambaia: released in 2011, green, white floral and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Phebo Samambaia dupe?

The closest Phebo Samambaia dupe we found is Jacomo Silences — 87% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Phebo Samambaia 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 Phebo SamambaiaProjection
1Jacomo Silences87%about $35* (−12%)6h vs 5h7/10
2Zara Waterlily Tea Dress83%about $30* (−25%)5h vs 5h5/10
3Grès Cabotine82%about $35* (−12%)7h vs 5h8/10
4Jean Couturier Coriandre80%about $25* (−37%)6h vs 5h6/10
5Yves Rocher Muguet En Fleurs85%about $35 (−12%)3h vs 5h5/10
  1. Jacomo Silences — 87% scent match

    Evokes a similar crisp, green galbanum and hyacinth breeze reminiscent of Phebo Samambaia's earthy floral character.

    It shares its green, aromatic and woody accords with Phebo Samambaia, opens on Galbanum, Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,690 community ratings.

  2. Zara Waterlily Tea Dress — 83% scent match

    A modern, crisp green floral that evokes the dewy, leafy freshness of Samambaia with a clean, airy finish.

    It shares its green, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Phebo Samambaia, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,503 community ratings.

  3. Grès Cabotine — 82% scent match

    Offers a bright, sharp green floral profile with prominent hyacinth and ginger lily notes in the same family as Samambaia.

    It shares its floral, white floral and aromatic accords with Phebo Samambaia, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 5,353 community ratings.

  4. Jean Couturier Coriandre — 80% scent match

    A classic green chypre that shares the earthy, woody, and aromatic undertones found in Samambaia's dry-down.

    It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Phebo Samambaia, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,297 community ratings.

  5. Yves Rocher Muguet En Fleurs — 85% scent match — discontinued

    Captures the fresh, dewy green lily-of-the-valley essence that mirrors the delicate heart of Phebo Samambaia.

    It shares its white floral, green and fresh accords with Phebo Samambaia, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 869 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Phebo Samambaia dupe is cheapest?

Jean Couturier Coriandre, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Phebo Samambaia.

Which Phebo Samambaia dupe lasts longest?

Grès Cabotine, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Phebo Samambaia.

Which Phebo Samambaia dupe is closest to the original?

Jacomo Silences, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Phebo Samambaia dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jacomo Silences saves you about $5 a year against Phebo Samambaia. 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.

Will a Phebo Samambaia dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Grès Cabotine comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-08-31.