Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium: released in 2017, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium dupe we found is Cartier Declaration — 82% match, about $60 (estimate) versus about $110 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cartier Declaration | 82% | about $60 (−45%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire | 75% | about $25 (−77%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Night | 73% | about $50 (−55%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Fattan | 70% | about $40 (−64%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Bentley For Men Azure | 70% | about $30 (−73%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar spicy, cardamom-forward aromatic profile that evokes the crisp, herbal elegance found in Pélargonium.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 6,645 community ratings.
While darker and more vetiver-focused, it captures the same earthy, forest-floor aromatic quality present in the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
A bright, woody, and aromatic scent that shares the earthy, green, and spicy DNA found in the reference.
It shares its woody, citrus and earthy accords with Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,772 community ratings.
Features a crisp, aromatic citrus and herbal opening that feels reminiscent of the fresh spicy structure of Pélargonium.
It shares its citrus and aromatic accords with Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,269 community ratings.
Provides a warm, spicy aromatic experience that aligns with the earthy and woody character of the reference.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium, opens on Mandarin Orange and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 248 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium.
Rasasi Fattan, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium.
Cartier Declaration, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium itself sells from €225 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Cartier Declaration saves you about $75 a year against Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium. 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 Pélargonium notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.