Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique: released in 2016, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire | 82% | about $25 (−90%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 80% | about $20 (−92%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme | 78% | about $45 (−82%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Fattan | 78% | about $40 (−84%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Bentley Infinite Intense | 73% | about $25 (−90%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Shares a similar dark, earthy, and woody vetiver character that evokes the moody atmosphere found in Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Offers a brighter, more citrus-forward take on the vetiver-heavy profile of Grenadille d'Afrique, maintaining a clean and woody backbone.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,281 community ratings.
Deepens the woody and resinous qualities of the original Encre Noire, bringing it closer to the complex, dark vetiver profile of Grenadille d'Afrique.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 8,243 community ratings.
A crisp and earthy vetiver scent that captures the green, woody essence reminiscent of the Aedes de Venustas composition.
It shares its woody, citrus and earthy accords with Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,772 community ratings.
Provides a sophisticated woody and spicy profile that sits in a similar aromatic territory to the complex vetiver blend of Grenadille d'Afrique.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 727 community ratings.
Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique.
Rasasi Fattan, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique.
Lalique Encre Noire, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique itself sells from €225 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $330 a year against Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Rasasi Fattan comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-31.