Serge Lutens La Religieuse dupe — cheaper alternatives

Serge Lutens La Religieuse: released in 2015, white floral, musky and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Serge Lutens La Religieuse dupe?

The closest Serge Lutens La Religieuse dupe we found is Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Lysandra — 82% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Serge Lutens La Religieuse 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 Serge Lutens La ReligieuseProjection
1Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Lysandra82%about $65 (−57%)5h vs 5h7/10
2Rania J Jasmin Kama80%about $125 (−17%)6h vs 5h8/10
3Goutal Songes73%about $120 (−20%)7h vs 5h6/10
4Keiko Mecheri Camellia73%about $115 (−23%)6h vs 5h5/10
5La Perla J'Aime La Nuit78%about $55 (−63%)7h vs 5h7/10
  1. Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Lysandra — 82% scent match

    This fragrance captures the ethereal white floral and musky character of Serge Lutens La Religieuse with a similarly clean and contemplative presence.

    It shares its white floral and floral accords with Serge Lutens La Religieuse, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 170 community ratings.

  2. Rania J Jasmin Kama — 80% scent match

    This scent evokes the animalic and floral depth of La Religieuse, providing a rich and evocative profile that feels like a close relative.

    It shares its white floral, powdery and floral accords with Serge Lutens La Religieuse, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 269 community ratings.

  3. Goutal Songes — 73% scent match

    While distinct, it shares the heavy white floral and powdery atmosphere that defines the heart of La Religieuse.

    It shares its white floral and floral accords with Serge Lutens La Religieuse, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 2,034 community ratings.

  4. Keiko Mecheri Camellia — 73% scent match

    This composition offers a similar powdery floral elegance that mirrors the soft, musky dry-down of the Serge Lutens reference.

    It shares its floral, powdery and amber accords with Serge Lutens La Religieuse, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 105 community ratings.

  5. La Perla J'Aime La Nuit — 78% scent match — discontinued

    It leans into the darker, balsamic floral territory found in La Religieuse, offering a similarly moody and sophisticated experience at a lower price point.

    It shares its amber, floral and white floral accords with Serge Lutens La Religieuse, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,161 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Serge Lutens La Religieuse dupe is cheapest?

La Perla J'Aime La Nuit, at about $55 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Serge Lutens La Religieuse.

Which Serge Lutens La Religieuse dupe lasts longest?

La Perla J'Aime La Nuit, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Serge Lutens La Religieuse.

Which Serge Lutens La Religieuse dupe is closest to the original?

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Lysandra, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Serge Lutens La Religieuse itself sells from $113.39 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Serge Lutens La Religieuse dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Lysandra saves you about $125 a year against Serge Lutens La Religieuse. 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 Serge Lutens La Religieuse dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. La Perla J'Aime La Nuit comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Serge Lutens La Religieuse notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.