S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme dupe — cheaper alternatives

S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme: released in 2000, woody, aromatic and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme dupe?

The closest S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme dupe we found is Ferrari Essence Musk — 80% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme 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 S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour HommeProjection
1Ferrari Essence Musk80%about $306h vs 5h5/10
2Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege Pour Homme78%about $306h vs 5h6/10
3Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale78%about $55* (+83%)5h vs 5h7/10
4Issey Miyake Le Sel D'Issey Eau de Parfum77%about $55 (+83%)7h vs 5h7/10
5Bon Parfumeur 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit76%about $35* (+17%)4h vs 5h5/10
  1. Ferrari Essence Musk — 80% scent match

    Builds on a comparable clean musky and aromatic structure, offering a fresh profile reminiscent of S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and musky accords with S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 269 community ratings.

  2. Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege Pour Homme — 78% scent match

    Shares a similarly clean, citrus-forward opening and light woody foundation, evoking the relaxed aromatic feel of S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme.

    It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,075 community ratings.

  3. Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale — 78% scent match

    A vibrant aquatic and aromatic blend that captures a fresh energy close to the heart of S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,254 community ratings.

  4. Issey Miyake Le Sel D'Issey Eau de Parfum — 77% scent match

    Presents a modern marine and woody profile that sits comfortably in the same family as S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme.

    It shares its woody and aromatic accords with S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 777 community ratings.

  5. Bon Parfumeur 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit — 76% scent match

    Highlights bright grapefruit and woody cedar notes, evoking the brisk, fresh character found in S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 307 community ratings.

Which S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme dupe is cheapest?

Ferrari Essence Musk, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme dupe lasts longest?

Issey Miyake Le Sel D'Issey Eau de Parfum, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme.

Which S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme dupe is closest to the original?

Ferrari Essence Musk, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ferrari Essence Musk saves you about $5 a year against S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme. 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 S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Issey Miyake Le Sel D'Issey Eau de Parfum comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-03.