Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1 dupe — cheaper alternatives

Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1: released in 2012, woody, tobacco and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1 dupe?

The closest Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1 dupe we found is Parfums Berdoues Hoja de Cuba — 73% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1Projection
1Parfums Berdoues Hoja de Cuba73%about $40 (−82%)5h vs 5h5/10
2Commodity Vetiver70%about $45 (−80%)6h vs 5h6/10
3Kiehl's Aromatic Blends: Vetiver & Black Tea78%about $45 (−80%)4h vs 5h4/10
4Santa Maria Novella Vetiver68%about $85 (−62%)7h vs 5h5/10
5Etienne Aigner Free Life82%about $10 (−96%)8h vs 5h6/10
  1. Parfums Berdoues Hoja de Cuba — 73% scent match

    Leans into a similar tobacco-forward warmth that captures the sweet, woody essence of Vetiver Matale 6.1 in a lighter, more wearable composition.

    It shares its tobacco, sweet and aromatic accords with Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 190 community ratings.

  2. Kiehl's Aromatic Blends: Vetiver & Black Tea — 78% scent match

    Shares a comparable green and earthy vetiver foundation that feels reminiscent of the aromatic and woody depth found in the reference scent.

    It shares its woody, green and aromatic accords with Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 76 community ratings.

  3. Santa Maria Novella Vetiver — 68% scent match

    A classic, dry take on vetiver that echoes the earthy and green qualities of Vetiver Matale 6.1, though it lacks the specific tobacco sweetness.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 83 community ratings.

  4. Commodity Vetiver — 70% scent match — discontinued

    Provides a clean, woody vetiver experience that sits in the same family as the reference, focusing on the earthy and aromatic aspects of the plant.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 462 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Etienne Aigner Free Life — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Offers a similarly earthy and aromatic profile that evokes the woody, tobacco-infused character of Vetiver Matale 6.1 at a much more accessible price point.

    It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 27 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1 dupe is cheapest?

Etienne Aigner Free Life, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1.

Which Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1 dupe lasts longest?

Etienne Aigner Free Life, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1.

Which Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1 dupe is closest to the original?

Etienne Aigner Free Life, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Parfums Berdoues Hoja de Cuba saves you about $270 a year against Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1. 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.

Will a Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Etienne Aigner Free Life comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Pierre Guillaume Paris Vetiver Matale 6.1 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.