State of Mind French Gallantry dupe — cheaper alternatives

State of Mind French Gallantry: released in 2019, aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good State of Mind French Gallantry dupe?

The closest State of Mind French Gallantry dupe we found is Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Santal — 78% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $220 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best State of Mind French Gallantry 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs State of Mind French GallantryProjection
1Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Santal78%about $30 (−86%)6h vs 6h7/10
2Donna Karan DKNY Men75%about $70* (−68%)5h vs 6h5/10
3Bvlgari Man73%about $95 (−57%)5h vs 6h7/10
4Zadig & Voltaire This is Him71%about $95* (−57%)6h vs 6h7/10
5Givenchy pour Homme Blue Label71%about $95* (−57%)5h vs 6h7/10
  1. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Santal — 78% scent match

    Evokes the aromatic and green character of State of Mind French Gallantry at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords with State of Mind French Gallantry, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 122 community ratings.

  2. Donna Karan DKNY Men — 75% scent match

    Shares a similar fresh and herbal green structure reminiscent of State of Mind French Gallantry.

    It shares its fresh spicy, green and aromatic accords with State of Mind French Gallantry, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 435 community ratings.

  3. Bvlgari Man — 73% scent match

    Features a woody and aromatic presence that leans into the same family as State of Mind French Gallantry.

    It shares its amber and aromatic accords with State of Mind French Gallantry, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,476 community ratings.

  4. Zadig & Voltaire This is Him — 71% scent match

    Delivers a warm and spicy profile reminiscent of the deeper tones found in State of Mind French Gallantry.

    It shares its amber and fresh spicy accords with State of Mind French Gallantry, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,621 community ratings.

  5. Givenchy pour Homme Blue Label — 71% scent match

    Brings a fresh and aromatic feel that touches upon the brighter side of State of Mind French Gallantry.

    It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal accords with State of Mind French Gallantry, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,259 community ratings.

Which State of Mind French Gallantry dupe is cheapest?

Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Santal, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than State of Mind French Gallantry.

Which State of Mind French Gallantry dupe lasts longest?

Zadig & Voltaire This is Him, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for State of Mind French Gallantry.

Which State of Mind French Gallantry dupe is closest to the original?

Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Santal, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

State of Mind French Gallantry itself sells from $130.19 (20 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a State of Mind French Gallantry dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Santal saves you about $275 a year against State of Mind French Gallantry. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a State of Mind French Gallantry dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zadig & Voltaire This is Him comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

State of Mind French Gallantry notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-29.