Sapientiae Niche Ícarus dupe — cheaper alternatives

Sapientiae Niche Ícarus: released in 2017, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Sapientiae Niche Ícarus dupe?

The closest Sapientiae Niche Ícarus dupe we found is Sapientiae Niche Lemonice — 86% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $80 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Sapientiae Niche Ícarus 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 Sapientiae Niche ÍcarusProjection
1Sapientiae Niche Lemonice86%about $30 (−62%)7h vs 8h6/10
2Tom Ford Neroli Portofino85%about $30* (−62%)5h vs 8h7/10
3Roberto Capucci Capucci Pour Homme83%about $25* (−69%)6h vs 8h4/10
44711 Original Eau de Cologne79%about $45* (−44%)2h vs 8h7/10
5Thera Cosméticos Virgo87%about $30* (−62%)8h vs 8h4/10
  1. Sapientiae Niche Lemonice — 86% scent match

    Captures the sparkling lemon-and-green energy signature of Sapientiae Niche Ícarus, with a bright and zesty personality.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Sapientiae Niche Ícarus, opens on Sicilian Lemon too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 108 community ratings.

  2. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino — 85% scent match

    Explores a similar Mediterranean landscape of vibrant citrus, aromatic herbs, and neroli that echoes the spirit of Sapientiae Niche Ícarus.

    It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Sapientiae Niche Ícarus, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 9,189 community ratings.

  3. Roberto Capucci Capucci Pour Homme — 83% scent match

    Presents a classic green, citrus, and oakmoss structure that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Sapientiae Niche Ícarus.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Sapientiae Niche Ícarus, opens on Bergamot and Basil too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 489 community ratings.

  4. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne — 79% scent match

    Delivers the same timeless splash of energizing citrus, petitgrain, and aromatic greens reminiscent of Sapientiae Niche Ícarus.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Sapientiae Niche Ícarus, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 2h against 8h and carries 6,589 community ratings.

  5. Thera Cosméticos Virgo — 87% scent match

    Evokes the bright citrus-and-neroli brightness of Sapientiae Niche Ícarus, leaning into a similarly refreshing aromatic and herbal profile.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Sapientiae Niche Ícarus, opens on Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 52 community ratings.

Which Sapientiae Niche Ícarus dupe is cheapest?

Roberto Capucci Capucci Pour Homme, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Sapientiae Niche Ícarus.

Which Sapientiae Niche Ícarus dupe lasts longest?

Thera Cosméticos Virgo, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Sapientiae Niche Ícarus.

Which Sapientiae Niche Ícarus dupe is closest to the original?

Thera Cosméticos Virgo, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Sapientiae Niche Ícarus dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sapientiae Niche Lemonice saves you about $75 a year against Sapientiae Niche Ícarus. 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 Sapientiae Niche Ícarus dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Thera Cosméticos Virgo comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Sapientiae Niche Ícarus notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-28.