Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille: released in 2003, vanilla, sweet and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille dupe we found is Jeanne Arthes Guipure & Silk Ylang Vanille — 82% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeanne Arthes Guipure & Silk Ylang Vanille | 82% | about $30* (−75%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Nebras | 78% | about $25* (−79%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Alexandre.J Zafeer Oud Vanille | 78% | about $65* (−46%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | The Dua Brand A Vanillac Wood | 82% | about $35* (−71%) | 8h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Demeter Fragrance Ginger Cookie | 75% | about $40 (−67%) | 4h vs 6h | 3/10 |
This fragrance captures the sweet, powdery vanilla essence of Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille with a similarly comforting and approachable character.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and coconut accords with Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 428 community ratings.
While leaning into a more gourmand territory, it shares the deep, resinous vanilla warmth found in Un Bois Vanille.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and amber accords with Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 5,626 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated take on the vanilla-woody profile, evoking the complex, sweet, and slightly spicy atmosphere of the original.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and coconut accords with Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 961 community ratings.
Focuses on the woody-vanilla interplay that defines Un Bois Vanille, providing a similar cozy and resinous experience.
It shares its vanilla, woody and sweet accords with Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 7 community ratings.
Highlights the spicy, sweet, and gourmand facets of the reference, reminiscent of the cookie-like nuances in the original scent.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 74 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Nebras, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille.
The Dua Brand A Vanillac Wood, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille.
Jeanne Arthes Guipure & Silk Ylang Vanille, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille itself sells from $83.99 (45 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jeanne Arthes Guipure & Silk Ylang Vanille saves you about $135 a year against Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille. 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, these cover it: The Dua Brand A Vanillac Wood (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.