Agar Olfactory Cereale dupe — cheaper alternatives

Agar Olfactory Cereale: released in 2024, aromatic, fresh spicy and savory, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Agar Olfactory Cereale dupe?

The closest Agar Olfactory Cereale dupe we found is Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau — 88% match, about $170 (estimate) versus about $255 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Agar Olfactory Cereale 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 Agar Olfactory CerealeProjection
1Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau88%about $170 (−33%)6h vs 5h6/10
2L'Artisan Parfumeur Bois Farine78%about $165 (−35%)5h vs 5h5/10
3Jo Malone London Oat & Cornflower73%about $155 (−39%)4h vs 5h4/10
4CB I Hate Perfume In The Library72%about $20 (15 ml)4h vs 5h4/10
5Demeter Fragrance Rye Bread82%about $25 (−90%)2h vs 5h4/10
  1. Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau — 88% scent match

    This classic scent is the gold standard for toasted, buttery, and yeasty bread notes, closely mirroring the profile of Agar Olfactory Cereale.

    It shares its lactonic and sweet accords with Agar Olfactory Cereale, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,471 community ratings.

  2. L'Artisan Parfumeur Bois Farine — 78% scent match

    Features a distinct powdery, flour-like quality that mirrors the bready, lactonic heart of Agar Olfactory Cereale.

    It shares its musky accords with Agar Olfactory Cereale, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,159 community ratings.

  3. Jo Malone London Oat & Cornflower — 73% scent match

    Leans into the same cereal-grain territory as Cereale, providing a soft, herbal, and slightly sweet impression of harvested fields.

    It shares its savory, lactonic and herbal accords with Agar Olfactory Cereale, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 318 community ratings.

  4. CB I Hate Perfume In The Library — 72% scent match

    Shares a similar dry, papery, and slightly savory character that evokes the toasted grain notes present in Cereale.

    It lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 162 community ratings.

  5. Demeter Fragrance Rye Bread — 82% scent match

    Captures the warm, yeasty essence of fresh-baked bread found in Agar Olfactory Cereale, offering a straightforward and comforting gourmand experience.

    It lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 50 community ratings.

Which Agar Olfactory Cereale dupe is cheapest?

Demeter Fragrance Rye Bread, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Agar Olfactory Cereale.

Which Agar Olfactory Cereale dupe lasts longest?

Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Agar Olfactory Cereale.

Which Agar Olfactory Cereale dupe is closest to the original?

Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Agar Olfactory Cereale dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau saves you about $125 a year against Agar Olfactory Cereale. 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 Agar Olfactory Cereale dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-29.