Serge Lutens Santal Blanc: released in 2001, woody, powdery and warm spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Serge Lutens Santal Blanc dupe we found is Dossier Woody Sandalwood — 86% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Serge Lutens Santal Blanc dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Serge Lutens Santal Blanc | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dossier Woody Sandalwood | 86% | about $30* (−86%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Yves Rocher Voile d'Ocre | 85% | about $35* (−83%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Pacifica Neon Moon | 83% | about $35 (−83%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Cremo Palo Santo | 81% | about $20* (−90%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Avon Incandessence | 74% | about $20* (−90%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
A rich interpretation of the spicy, creamy sandalwood theme, reminiscent of the warm, textured woodiness found in Santal Blanc.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Serge Lutens Santal Blanc, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 482 community ratings.
Evokes a similar warm, creamy sandalwood and dry cedarwood harmony, offering a beautifully minimalist and comforting woody profile.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Serge Lutens Santal Blanc, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 904 community ratings.
Combines powdery iris with smooth sandalwood and soft spices, echoing the delicate, clean, yet warm woody texture of Santal Blanc.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with Serge Lutens Santal Blanc, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 257 community ratings.
Delivers a smooth, creamy, and slightly sweet woody aroma with a papery quality that captures the comforting essence of Santal Blanc.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and soft spicy accords with Serge Lutens Santal Blanc, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 475 community ratings.
Offers a brighter, more floral-forward warmth that shares a similarly soft, powdery, and clean musk dry-down.
It shares its soft spicy and powdery accords with Serge Lutens Santal Blanc, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,665 community ratings.
Avon Incandessence, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Serge Lutens Santal Blanc.
Dossier Woody Sandalwood, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Serge Lutens Santal Blanc.
Dossier Woody Sandalwood, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dossier Woody Sandalwood saves you about $265 a year against Serge Lutens Santal Blanc. 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. Dossier Woody Sandalwood comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Serge Lutens Santal Blanc notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-20.