Robert Piguet Bandit: released in 1944, aromatic, animalic and earthy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Robert Piguet Bandit dupe we found is Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019 — 86% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Robert Piguet Bandit dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Robert Piguet Bandit | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019 | 86% | about $30* (−84%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Grès Cabochard | 85% | about $35* (−81%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Grès Cabochard Eau de Toilette 2019 | 84% | about $30* (−84%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Aramis | 80% | about $45* (−76%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Estée Lauder Azuree | 83% | about $100 (−46%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
A modern interpretation that captures the classic dark leather and green moss presence of Robert Piguet Bandit.
It shares its woody, mossy and leather accords with Robert Piguet Bandit, opens on Galbanum and Aldehydes too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 872 community ratings.
Evokes the stark leather-and-moss character of Robert Piguet Bandit, presenting a similarly uncompromising chypre profile.
It shares its woody, earthy and aromatic accords with Robert Piguet Bandit, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 3,015 community ratings.
Focuses on the sparkling green galbanum opening before settling into a drydown close to Robert Piguet Bandit.
It shares its mossy, woody and earthy accords with Robert Piguet Bandit, opens on Aldehydes and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 427 community ratings.
Recalls the assertive artemisia and heavy leather backbone of Robert Piguet Bandit, leaning into a rugged chypre style.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Robert Piguet Bandit, opens on Aldehydes, Artemisia and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 4,394 community ratings.
Shares the bold herbal green and animalic leather framework found in Robert Piguet Bandit, though slightly warmer.
It shares its aromatic, earthy and woody accords with Robert Piguet Bandit, opens on Aldehydes, Bergamot and Artemisia too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 663 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Robert Piguet Bandit.
Estée Lauder Azuree, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Robert Piguet Bandit.
Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Robert Piguet Bandit itself sells from $188.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019 saves you about $225 a year against Robert Piguet Bandit. 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. Estée Lauder Azuree comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Robert Piguet Bandit notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.