Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule: released in 2012, woody, warm spicy and rose, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule dupe we found is French Avenue Vulcan Sable — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Avenue Vulcan Sable | 83% | about $30* (−81%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Alfred Dunhill Egyptian Smoke | 79% | about $40* (−75%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Adam Levine for Women | 78% | about $20* (−87%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Womo Santal + Coffee | 85% | about $45* (−72%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Ortigia Sicilia Sandalo | 74% | about $50* (−69%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
A sophisticated woody composition that leans into the same balsamic and spicy territory as Santal Majuscule with a smooth, lingering finish.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and sweet accords with Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 714 community ratings.
This scent shares a similar warm, spicy, and woody character that feels like a lighter, more accessible cousin to the Serge Lutens classic.
It shares its woody, rose and sweet accords with Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 423 community ratings.
The combination of rich sandalwood and dark coffee notes evokes the deep, gourmand-leaning woody profile found in Santal Majuscule.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and balsamic accords with Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 11 community ratings.
A focused, warm sandalwood scent that captures the core woody spirit of Santal Majuscule without the heavier gourmand elements.
It shares its woody, rose and powdery accords with Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 67 community ratings.
This fragrance captures a similar warm, woody, and spicy essence reminiscent of Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule, offering a cozy and resinous experience.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and balsamic accords with Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,628 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Adam Levine for Women, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule.
Womo Santal + Coffee, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule.
Womo Santal + Coffee, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule itself sells from $81.89 (45 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — French Avenue Vulcan Sable saves you about $190 a year against Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule. 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. Womo Santal + Coffee comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.