Agar Olfactory Cero: released in 2024, plastic, metallic and mineral, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Agar Olfactory Cero dupe we found is CB I Hate Perfume In The Library — 72% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Agar Olfactory Cero dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Agar Olfactory Cero | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CB I Hate Perfume In The Library | 72% | about $20 (15 ml) | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Clean Rain | 63% | about $35 (−72%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Commodity Paper - | 60% | about $70 (−44%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Demeter Fragrance Thunderstorm | 58% | about $20 (−84%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Demeter Fragrance Vinyl | 78% | about $45 (−64%) | 5h vs 4h | 4/10 |
Evokes the sterile and slightly metallic atmosphere of Cero, leaning into a clean, paper-and-binding aesthetic that feels similarly avant-garde.
It lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 162 community ratings.
Offers a mineral-forward, crisp profile that touches on the cleaner, metallic facets of Cero without the intense plastic notes.
It lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,265 community ratings.
Provides a minimalist, slightly metallic and dry experience that aligns with the understated, industrial vibe of Cero.
It lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 789 community ratings.
Features a sharp, mineral-heavy profile reminiscent of the metallic notes in Cero, perfect for those seeking a cold, atmospheric scent.
It lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,352 community ratings.
Captures the distinct synthetic and plastic-like character found in Cero, offering a similarly unconventional and industrial olfactory experience.
It lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 27 community ratings.
Demeter Fragrance Thunderstorm, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Agar Olfactory Cero.
Commodity Paper -, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Agar Olfactory Cero.
Demeter Fragrance Vinyl, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — CB I Hate Perfume In The Library saves you about $100 a year against Agar Olfactory Cero. 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. Commodity Paper - comes closest at 4.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Agar Olfactory Cero notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-29.