Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex dupe — cheaper alternatives

Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex: released in 2018, fresh spicy, woody and aromatic, about 9h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 8/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex dupe?

The closest Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex dupe we found is Imaginary Authors A City On Fire — 77% match, about $135 (estimate) versus about $195 for a 100 ml bottle.

The three closest scent matches — the best Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 3 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus RexProjection
1Imaginary Authors A City On Fire77%about $135 (−31%)6h vs 9h8/10
2Lush Vegan Leather Jacket77%about $80 (−59%)6h vs 9h7/10
3January Scent Project Serin76%about $135 (−31%)8h vs 9h7/10
  1. Imaginary Authors A City On Fire — 77% scent match

    Shares the fiery, smoky, and burnt aromatic temperament of Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex with a prominent charred accord.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 1,822 community ratings.

  2. Lush Vegan Leather Jacket — 77% scent match

    Evokes the smoky, resinous animalic character of Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex, delivered in an earthy and intense profile.

    It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 263 community ratings.

  3. January Scent Project Serin — 76% scent match

    Presents an earthy, rich botanical composition that echoes the complex forest floor depth of Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex.

    It shares its woody, balsamic and aromatic accords with Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 111 community ratings.

Which Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex dupe is cheapest?

Lush Vegan Leather Jacket, at about $80 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Which Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex dupe lasts longest?

January Scent Project Serin, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Which Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex dupe is closest to the original?

Imaginary Authors A City On Fire, at 77% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Imaginary Authors A City On Fire saves you about $90 a year against Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex. 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.

Will a Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 3 last a full 8 hours. January Scent Project Serin comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Zoologist Perfumes Tyrannosaurus Rex notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-27.