Aesop Virēre dupe — cheaper alternatives

Aesop Virēre: released in 2024, green, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Aesop Virēre dupe?

The closest Aesop Virēre dupe we found is Roger & Gallet Feuille de Thé — 84% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $200 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Aesop Virēre 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 Aesop VirēreProjection
1Roger & Gallet Feuille de Thé84%about $45 (−77%)4h vs 5h4/10
2L'Erbolario Foglie di Tè83%about $20 (−90%)4h vs 5h5/10
3Elizabeth Arden Green Tea82%about $15 (−92%)3h vs 5h5/10
4Zara Waterlily Tea Dress81%about $25 (−87%)5h vs 5h5/10
5Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel81%about $15 (−92%)7h vs 5h7/10
  1. Roger & Gallet Feuille de Thé — 84% scent match

    Captures the soothing tea, citrus, and warm woody balance of Aesop Virēre with a refined botanical feel.

    It shares its citrus, green and fresh accords with Aesop Virēre, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 172 community ratings.

  2. L'Erbolario Foglie di Tè — 83% scent match

    Blends earthy green tea with subtle aromatic herbs, channeling the natural botanical vibe of Aesop Virēre.

    It shares its aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords with Aesop Virēre, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 414 community ratings.

  3. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea — 82% scent match

    Offers a fresh, herbal tea profile reminiscent of Aesop Virēre with gentle citrus and airy spice accents.

    It shares its citrus, green and aromatic accords with Aesop Virēre, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 16,713 community ratings.

  4. Zara Waterlily Tea Dress — 81% scent match

    Features a crisp green tea and bergamot accord reminiscent of the fresh botanical heart of Aesop Virēre.

    It shares its green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Aesop Virēre, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,562 community ratings.

  5. Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel — 81% scent match

    Mirrors the sharp galbanum and bitter green herbal opening of Aesop Virēre with a classic woody finish.

    It shares its aromatic, green and woody accords with Aesop Virēre, opens on Galbanum, Petitgrain and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 4,630 community ratings.

Which Aesop Virēre dupe is cheapest?

Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Aesop Virēre.

Which Aesop Virēre dupe lasts longest?

Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Aesop Virēre.

Which Aesop Virēre dupe is closest to the original?

Roger & Gallet Feuille de Thé, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Aesop Virēre itself sells from $200 (45 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Aesop Virēre dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Roger & Gallet Feuille de Thé saves you about $225 a year against Aesop Virēre. 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 Aesop Virēre dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-30.