Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli: released in 2016, woody, leather and patchouli, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli dupe we found is Lalique Rose Royale — 80% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Rose Royale | 80% | about $40 (−78%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Carolina Herrera Platinum Leather | 78% | about $55 (−69%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Giorgio Armani Cuir Amethyste | 75% | about $65* (−64%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Milestone Perfumes Moonlight Patchouli | 91% | about $25 (−86%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Gerini Suede | 85% | about $45 (−75%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Focuses on the elegant rose and woody facets found in the reference, providing a similarly polished and floral-forward profile.
It shares its rose, powdery and woody accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 305 community ratings.
Shares the deep, leathery character of the reference while adding a slightly more intense, modern woody depth.
It shares its woody, patchouli and leather accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 123 community ratings.
This fragrance captures the earthy patchouli and soft leather essence of Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli with remarkable accuracy.
It shares its leather, woody and patchouli accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli, opens on Patchouli Leaf, Woodsy Notes and Cacao too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 8 community ratings.
A sophisticated blend that leans into the same leathery, powdery territory as the reference, offering a smooth and refined experience.
It shares its patchouli, iris and powdery accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 16 community ratings.
Evokes the sophisticated leather and iris interplay of the reference, presenting a similarly luxurious and dark floral atmosphere.
It shares its woody, powdery and leather accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,315 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Milestone Perfumes Moonlight Patchouli, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli.
Carolina Herrera Platinum Leather, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli.
Milestone Perfumes Moonlight Patchouli, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Rose Royale saves you about $205 a year against Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli. 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. Carolina Herrera Platinum Leather comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.