Aerin Cedar Violet: released in 2021, woody, powdery and ozonic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Aerin Cedar Violet dupe we found is Lake & Skye Santal Gray — 83% match, about $70 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Aerin Cedar Violet dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Aerin Cedar Violet | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake & Skye Santal Gray | 83% | about $70 (−56%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Nobile 1942 Sandalo Nobile | 81% | about $60* (−62%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Le Monde Gourmand Santal Supreme | 79% | about $45 (−72%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Oriflame Chiffon | 77% | about $30 (−81%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Bath & Body Works Velvet Cedar | 76% | about $15 (−91%) | 2h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar breezy yet earthy profile reminiscent of Aerin Cedar Violet, balancing soft violet notes with comforting amber and woods.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Aerin Cedar Violet, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 139 community ratings.
Evokes the warm sandalwood and amber foundation of Aerin Cedar Violet, leaning into a rich woody character at a much lower price point.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Aerin Cedar Violet, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 483 community ratings.
Presents a creamy, approachable interpretation of the smooth sandalwood found in Aerin Cedar Violet, offering great everyday wear.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Aerin Cedar Violet, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 534 community ratings.
Highlights the cozy cedarwood aspects of Aerin Cedar Violet in a budget-friendly formulation with a gentle, comforting dry-down.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with Aerin Cedar Violet, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 15 community ratings.
Captures a similar airy, delicate floral and woody aesthetic that sits comfortably in the same family as Aerin Cedar Violet.
It shares its white floral, woody and powdery accords with Aerin Cedar Violet, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 355 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Bath & Body Works Velvet Cedar, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Aerin Cedar Violet.
Nobile 1942 Sandalo Nobile, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Aerin Cedar Violet.
Lake & Skye Santal Gray, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lake & Skye Santal Gray saves you about $130 a year against Aerin Cedar Violet. 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. Nobile 1942 Sandalo Nobile comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Aerin Cedar Violet notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-04.