Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide: released in 2011, aromatic, fresh spicy and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide dupe we found is Vilhelm Parfumerie Stockholm 1978 — 74% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vilhelm Parfumerie Stockholm 1978 | 74% | about $30 (10 ml) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Serge Lutens L’Eau Serge Lutens | 71% | about $125 (−17%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Etro Pegaso | 63% | about $65 (−57%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo | 80% | about $105 (−30%) | 7h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Van Cleef & Arpels Les Saisons Hiver | 77% | about $50 (−67%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Offers a similarly cool and spicy aromatic impression that mirrors the bracing, clean aesthetic of Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 460 community ratings.
Provides a lighter, more soapy take on the clean, fresh-spicy DNA found in Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide.
It shares its aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords with Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,430 community ratings.
Shares a bright, aromatic, and slightly green character that sits in the same family as the refreshing Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 430 community ratings.
Shares the incense-infused marine character found in Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide, providing a more robust and masculine-leaning aromatic profile.
It shares its aromatic, marine and fresh spicy accords with Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 16,270 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Evokes the crisp, icy, and aromatic atmosphere of Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide through a minimalist and refreshing composition.
It shares its fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 147 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Van Cleef & Arpels Les Saisons Hiver, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide.
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide.
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Vilhelm Parfumerie Stockholm 1978 saves you about $180 a year against Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide. 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. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.