V Canto Alibi: released in 2015, woody, aromatic and earthy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest V Canto Alibi dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 88% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best V Canto Alibi dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs V Canto Alibi | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire | 88% | about $45* (−10%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme | 86% | about $50* | 6h vs 7h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 83% | about $30* (−40%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 81% | about $75* (+50%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Bentley Majestic Cashmere | 80% | about $45* (−10%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Evokes the dark, earthy vetiver and cypress core of V Canto Alibi, presenting a similarly moody, forest-like atmosphere.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with V Canto Alibi, opens on Cypress too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 24,523 community ratings.
Shares the deep, resinous vetiver and incense-like qualities of V Canto Alibi, adding a touch of warm patchouli.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with V Canto Alibi, opens on Cypress and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 7,901 community ratings.
Leans heavily into the dark, smoky, and leathery facets of V Canto Alibi with a powerful, resinous warmth.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and leather accords with V Canto Alibi, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,558 community ratings.
Blends the signature earthy vetiver and cypress of V Canto Alibi with a brighter, slightly salty aquatic opening.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with V Canto Alibi, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 6,974 community ratings.
Captures the smooth cashmere wood and earthy patchouli base of V Canto Alibi with a warm, comforting woody trail.
It shares its woody, amber and balsamic accords with V Canto Alibi, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 72 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than V Canto Alibi.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for V Canto Alibi.
Lalique Encre Noire, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
V Canto Alibi itself sells from $80.49 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $5 a year against V Canto Alibi. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
V Canto Alibi notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-11.