Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin dupe — cheaper alternatives

Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin: released in 2024, musky, citrus and woody, about 3h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 1/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin dupe?

The closest Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin dupe we found is Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin — 90% match, about $135 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin 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 Synonyme Blade Running MandarinProjection
1Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin90%about $135* (+286%)5h vs 3h5/10
2New Notes Akigala Mandarino86%about $30* (−14%)7h vs 3h6/10
3Laboratorio Olfattivo Mandarino85%about $120 (+243%)3h vs 3h6/10
4Mandarina Duck83%about $20 (−43%)5h vs 3h6/10
5Angeline Crazy Mandarin87%about $40 (+14%)3h vs 3h5/10
  1. Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin — 90% scent match

    Highlights the bright mandarin and woody Iso E Super interplay that defines Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin.

    It shares its citrus, woody and musky accords with Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 2,088 community ratings.

  2. New Notes Akigala Mandarino — 86% scent match

    Blends a dominant mandarin note with warm woods in a fashion that feels closely related to Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin.

    It shares its woody, citrus and sweet accords with Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin, opens on Mandarin too, lasts about 7h against 3h and carries 568 community ratings.

  3. Laboratorio Olfattivo Mandarino — 85% scent match

    Evokes the sparkling and effervescent citrus aura of Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin, though at a significantly higher price point.

    It shares its citrus, musky and powdery accords with Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 820 community ratings.

  4. Mandarina Duck — 83% scent match

    Shares the crisp mandarin opening and clean musky character found in Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin, offering a bright everyday feel.

    It shares its citrus, woody and musky accords with Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 1,228 community ratings.

  5. Angeline Crazy Mandarin — 87% scent match

    Leans into a similarly vibrant and juicy citrus top note reminiscent of Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin, backed by a softer sweet musk.

    It shares its citrus, woody and sweet accords with Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 95 community ratings.

Which Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin dupe is cheapest?

Mandarina Duck, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin.

Which Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin dupe lasts longest?

New Notes Akigala Mandarino, at about 7h on skin, against about 3h for Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin.

Which Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin dupe is closest to the original?

Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin actually costs about $145 a year MORE than Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin. 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 Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. New Notes Akigala Mandarino comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Synonyme Blade Running Mandarin notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.