The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi: released in 2018, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi scent match we found is Lalique Encre Noire Sport — 82% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 82% | about $75* | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire | 80% | about $45* | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Bentley For Men Azure | 78% | about $30 | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse | 78% | about $30* | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Good Chemistry Brainiac | 78% | about $35 | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
While more aquatic, it leans into the same earthy, vetiver-forward territory with a crisp, balsamic edge that evokes a similar woody atmosphere.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi, opens on Grapefruit and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,974 community ratings.
A darker, more intense woody composition that captures the earthy, mossy, and vetiver-heavy essence found in the reference scent.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 24,523 community ratings.
This scent provides a fresh, citrus-and-woody profile that sits in a similar aromatic family, offering a clean and approachable daily wear.
It shares its citrus and aromatic accords with The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,225 community ratings.
Focuses on a crisp grapefruit-and-vetiver combination that mirrors the bright, citrusy, and woody opening of the reference fragrance.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,801 community ratings.
Shares a similar aromatic and fresh-spicy character, offering a clean, woody experience that feels like a lighter, more accessible take on the vetiver profile.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords with The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 92 community ratings.
Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate).
Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi.
Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire Sport actually costs about $65 a year MORE than The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.