Serge Lutens Louve dupe — cheaper alternatives

Serge Lutens Louve: released in 2007, almond, fruity and nutty, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Serge Lutens Louve dupe?

The closest Serge Lutens Louve dupe we found is Comptoir Sud Pacifique Éclats d’Amandes — 88% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Serge Lutens Louve 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 LouveProjection
1Comptoir Sud Pacifique Éclats d’Amandes88%about $55 (−69%)6h vs 6h7/10
2Tesori d'Oriente Byzantium85%about $10 (−94%)6h vs 6h7/10
3Etro Heliotrope85%about $90 (−50%)5h vs 6h7/10
4L'Erbolario Mandorla84%about $40 (−78%)5h vs 6h6/10
5L'Occitane en Provence Brume Délicieuse Amande81%about $40 (−78%)4h vs 6h5/10
  1. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Éclats d’Amandes — 88% scent match

    Delivers a rich almond and fruity sweetness reminiscent of Serge Lutens Louve at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its almond, sweet and nutty accords with Serge Lutens Louve, opens on Almond too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 225 community ratings.

  2. Tesori d'Oriente Byzantium — 85% scent match

    Evokes the sweet nutty and almond character of Serge Lutens Louve, leaning into a warm powdery amber dry-down.

    It shares its almond, vanilla and sweet accords with Serge Lutens Louve, opens on Almond too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,508 community ratings.

  3. Etro Heliotrope — 85% scent match

    Explores a comforting nutty and almond-heavy sweetness in the same family as Serge Lutens Louve.

    It shares its almond, vanilla and sweet accords with Serge Lutens Louve, opens on Almond too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,589 community ratings.

  4. L'Erbolario Mandorla — 84% scent match

    Shares the soft almond and resinous warmth found in Serge Lutens Louve with a gentle musky trail.

    It shares its almond, vanilla and nutty accords with Serge Lutens Louve, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 417 community ratings.

  5. L'Occitane en Provence Brume Délicieuse Amande — 81% scent match

    A lighter, airier interpretation of the sweet nutty heart of Serge Lutens Louve.

    It shares its almond, nutty and floral accords with Serge Lutens Louve, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 240 community ratings.

Which Serge Lutens Louve dupe is cheapest?

Tesori d'Oriente Byzantium, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Serge Lutens Louve.

Which Serge Lutens Louve dupe lasts longest?

Tesori d'Oriente Byzantium, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Serge Lutens Louve.

Which Serge Lutens Louve dupe is closest to the original?

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Éclats d’Amandes, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Serge Lutens Louve dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Comptoir Sud Pacifique Éclats d’Amandes saves you about $185 a year against Serge Lutens Louve. 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 Louve dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Tesori d'Oriente Byzantium comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-08-09.