Ted Lapidus Altamir dupe — cheaper alternatives

Ted Lapidus Altamir: released in 2007, white floral, amber and sweet, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ted Lapidus Altamir dupe?

The closest Ted Lapidus Altamir dupe we found is French Avenue Liquid Brun — 78% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ted Lapidus Altamir 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 Ted Lapidus AltamirProjection
1French Avenue Liquid Brun78%about $25*8h vs 6h6/10
2Zara Blue Zenith72%about $20 (−20%)7h vs 6h7/10
3Zara Vanilla Collection 01: Irresistible, Magnetic, Delicious68%about $256h vs 6h5/10
4Pascal Morabito Or Star83%about $20 (−20%)5h vs 6h5/10
5Adyan by Anfar Medad72%about $20 (−20%)2h vs 6h6/10
  1. French Avenue Liquid Brun — 78% scent match

    Offers a rich, sweet, and slightly spicy experience that leans into the same amber-vanilla territory found in the reference.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and white floral accords with Ted Lapidus Altamir, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 11,825 community ratings.

  2. Zara Blue Zenith — 72% scent match

    Provides a clean, aromatic, and slightly sweet woody profile that captures a similar approachable masculine vibe.

    It shares its vanilla, citrus and aromatic accords with Ted Lapidus Altamir, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 135 community ratings.

  3. Zara Vanilla Collection 01: Irresistible, Magnetic, Delicious — 68% scent match

    Focuses on the sweet, vanilla-heavy aspects of the reference, offering a simplified but pleasant interpretation.

    It shares its vanilla, white floral and amber accords with Ted Lapidus Altamir, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 343 community ratings.

  4. Pascal Morabito Or Star — 83% scent match

    Shares a similar warm, amber-forward profile with a touch of sweetness that evokes the cozy, resinous character of Altamir.

    It shares its vanilla, white floral and sweet accords with Ted Lapidus Altamir, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 26 community ratings.

  5. Adyan by Anfar Medad — 72% scent match

    A budget-friendly option that leans into the sweet, ambery, and floral nuances reminiscent of the original scent profile.

    It shares its white floral, amber and citrus accords with Ted Lapidus Altamir, lasts about 2h against 6h and carries 4 community ratings.

Which Ted Lapidus Altamir dupe is cheapest?

Pascal Morabito Or Star, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Ted Lapidus Altamir.

Which Ted Lapidus Altamir dupe lasts longest?

French Avenue Liquid Brun, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Ted Lapidus Altamir.

Which Ted Lapidus Altamir dupe is closest to the original?

Pascal Morabito Or Star, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Ted Lapidus Altamir itself sells from $32.19 (125 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Ted Lapidus Altamir dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — French Avenue Liquid Brun works out about the same as Ted Lapidus Altamir over a year. 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 Ted Lapidus Altamir dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. French Avenue Liquid Brun comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Ted Lapidus Altamir notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.