Ted Lapidus Creation dupe — closest scent matches

Ted Lapidus Creation: released in 2011, earthy, floral and mossy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ted Lapidus Creation dupe?

The closest Ted Lapidus Creation scent match we found is Ted Lapidus Creation 1984 — 91% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ted Lapidus Creation 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 CreationProjection
1Ted Lapidus Creation 198491%about $208h vs 7h7/10
2Emanuel Ungaro Diva80%about $30* (+50%)8h vs 7h9/10
3Animale Animale77%about $25* (+25%)7h vs 7h8/10
4Halston Classic74%about $207h vs 7h7/10
5Estée Lauder Knowing72%about $55* (+175%)8h vs 7h8/10
  1. Ted Lapidus Creation 1984 — 91% scent match

    Evokes the vintage honey and mossy character of Ted Lapidus Creation, delivering a similarly rich and complex floral arrangement.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Ted Lapidus Creation, opens on Neroli too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,175 community ratings.

  2. Emanuel Ungaro Diva — 80% scent match

    Shares the bold chypre structure and vintage floral depth found in Ted Lapidus Creation.

    It shares its woody, floral and earthy accords with Ted Lapidus Creation, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,820 community ratings.

  3. Animale Animale — 77% scent match

    Brings a similar warm spicy and honeyed sweetness reminiscent of Ted Lapidus Creation.

    It shares its floral, mossy and earthy accords with Ted Lapidus Creation, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 218 community ratings.

  4. Halston Classic — 74% scent match

    Taps into the same earthy moss and aromatic floral territory as Ted Lapidus Creation.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Ted Lapidus Creation, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,494 community ratings.

  5. Estée Lauder Knowing — 72% scent match

    Features a robust woody and earthy profile that runs parallel to Ted Lapidus Creation.

    It shares its woody, earthy and warm spicy accords with Ted Lapidus Creation, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 4,966 community ratings.

Which Ted Lapidus Creation dupe is cheapest?

Ted Lapidus Creation 1984, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Ted Lapidus Creation dupe lasts longest?

Estée Lauder Knowing, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Ted Lapidus Creation.

Which Ted Lapidus Creation dupe is closest to the original?

Ted Lapidus Creation 1984, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Ted Lapidus Creation dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ted Lapidus Creation 1984 works out about the same as Ted Lapidus Creation over a year. 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 Ted Lapidus Creation dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Estée Lauder Knowing (8.2h) and Ted Lapidus Creation 1984 (8.0h) — 2 of 5.

Ted Lapidus Creation notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-23.