Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale: released in 2016, floral, amber and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale dupe we found is Rogue Perfumery Chypre-Siam — 79% match, about $125 (estimate) versus about $270 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogue Perfumery Chypre-Siam | 79% | about $125* (−54%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Tom Ford Rose de Chine | 72% | about $275 (+2%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Ineke Evening Edged In Gold | 72% | about $135 (−50%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Maria Candida Gentile Elephant & Roses | 70% | about $140 (−48%) | 4h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | L'Occitane en Provence Arlesienne | 74% | about $50 (−81%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Evokes the vintage mossy and floral character of Zoologist Nightingale with a distinctly classical chypre framing.
It shares its mossy, woody and warm spicy accords with Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 724 community ratings.
Presents a refined floral composition that feels somewhat comparable to Zoologist Nightingale with a smoother modern edge.
It shares its rose, amber and floral accords with Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 654 community ratings.
Explores a warm, velvety floral territory in the same family as Zoologist Nightingale, anchored by golden woods.
It shares its floral, warm spicy and woody accords with Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 308 community ratings.
Recalls the sophisticated rose prominence found in Zoologist Nightingale, paired with an earthy, textured base.
It shares its woody, amber and rose accords with Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 131 community ratings.
Shares a similar graceful floral heart reminiscent of Zoologist Nightingale, leaning into a softer and brighter personality.
It shares its rose, violet and powdery accords with Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 420 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
L'Occitane en Provence Arlesienne, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale.
Rogue Perfumery Chypre-Siam, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale.
Rogue Perfumery Chypre-Siam, at 79% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rogue Perfumery Chypre-Siam saves you about $210 a year against Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale. 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. Rogue Perfumery Chypre-Siam comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.