Aramis dupe — cheaper alternatives

Aramis: released in 1966, aromatic, woody and earthy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Aramis dupe?

The closest Aramis dupe we found is Estée Lauder Azurée — 86% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Aramis 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs AramisProjection
1Estée Lauder Azurée86%about $55* (+22%)8h vs 7h7/10
2Grès Cabochard85%about $35* (−22%)7h vs 7h8/10
3Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 201983%about $30* (−33%)7h vs 7h7/10
4Grès Cabochard Eau de Toilette 201983%about $30* (−33%)6h vs 7h7/10
5Denim Original77%about $15* (−67%)6h vs 7h6/10
  1. Estée Lauder Azurée — 86% scent match

    Presents a similar herbal, leather, and oakmoss profile to Aramis, though structured with a distinct citrus-and-floral introduction.

    It shares its earthy, aromatic and woody accords with Aramis, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 257 community ratings.

  2. Grès Cabochard — 85% scent match

    Shares the bold leather and earthy moss character of Aramis, leaning slightly greener and more herbal in the opening.

    It shares its woody, earthy and aromatic accords with Aramis, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 3,035 community ratings.

  3. Grès Cabochard Eau de Parfum 2019 — 83% scent match

    Recalls the classic leather-and-patchouli punch of Aramis with a smoother, slightly more rounded floral touch.

    It shares its woody, mossy and leather accords with Aramis, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 911 community ratings.

  4. Grès Cabochard Eau de Toilette 2019 — 83% scent match

    Evokes the chypre structure and mossy bite of Aramis in a lighter, brighter formulation.

    It shares its mossy, woody and earthy accords with Aramis, opens on Aldehydes and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 443 community ratings.

  5. Denim Original — 77% scent match

    Provides an accessible aromatic and woody experience in the same traditional masculine family as Aramis.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and amber accords with Aramis, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 565 community ratings.

Which Aramis dupe is cheapest?

Denim Original, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Aramis.

Which Aramis dupe lasts longest?

Estée Lauder Azurée, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Aramis.

Which Aramis dupe is closest to the original?

Estée Lauder Azurée, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Aramis itself sells from £24 (110 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Aramis dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Estée Lauder Azurée actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Aramis. 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.

Will a Aramis dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Estée Lauder Azurée comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Aramis notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-13.