Acqua di Portofino Insolito dupe — cheaper alternatives

Acqua di Portofino Insolito: released in 2024, amber, woody and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Acqua di Portofino Insolito dupe?

The closest Acqua di Portofino Insolito dupe we found is Comme des Garcons Standard — 91% match, about $120 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Acqua di Portofino Insolito dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 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 Acqua di Portofino InsolitoProjection
1Comme des Garcons Standard91%about $120 (−20%)5h vs 6h7/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory84%about $25 (−83%)7h vs 6h9/10
3Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac82%about $25 (−83%)8h vs 6h7/10
4Armaf Odyssey Mega Man81%about $25 (−83%)5h vs 6h7/10
5Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum79%about $15 (−90%)7h vs 6h8/10
  1. Comme des Garcons Standard — 91% scent match

    Shares a clean yet resinous woody profile reminiscent of Acqua di Portofino Insolito, balancing sharp spices with a warm amber base.

    It shares its woody, citrus and musky accords with Acqua di Portofino Insolito, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 508 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory — 84% scent match

    Evokes the deep smoky and balsamic woodiness found in Acqua di Portofino Insolito, wrapped in a rich layer of spices.

    It shares its warm spicy, musky and woody accords with Acqua di Portofino Insolito, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 8,406 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac — 82% scent match

    Brings a warm and resinous spicy character in the same family as Acqua di Portofino Insolito, leaning heavily into cozy woods and amber.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Acqua di Portofino Insolito, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 431 community ratings.

  4. Armaf Odyssey Mega Man — 81% scent match

    Explores a similar aromatic and warm spicy territory as Acqua di Portofino Insolito, anchored by smooth amber and woods.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Acqua di Portofino Insolito, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,112 community ratings.

  5. Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum — 79% scent match

    Offers a sweet and ambery warmth that echoes the resinous depth and overall richness of Acqua di Portofino Insolito.

    It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Acqua di Portofino Insolito, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 184 community ratings.

Which Acqua di Portofino Insolito dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Acqua di Portofino Insolito.

Which Acqua di Portofino Insolito dupe lasts longest?

Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Acqua di Portofino Insolito.

Which Acqua di Portofino Insolito dupe is closest to the original?

Comme des Garcons Standard, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Acqua di Portofino Insolito dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Comme des Garcons Standard saves you about $45 a year against Acqua di Portofino Insolito. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Acqua di Portofino Insolito dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-02.