AVII Prāna dupe — cheaper alternatives

AVII Prāna: released in 2025, warm spicy, woody and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good AVII Prāna dupe?

The closest AVII Prāna dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 80% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $260 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best AVII Prāna 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 AVII PrānaProjection
1Lalique Encre Noire80%about $25 (−90%)6h vs 5h7/10
2Bentley For Men Absolute78%about $25 (−90%)6h vs 5h7/10
3Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme77%about $45 (−83%)6h vs 5h4/10
4Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse72%about $30 (−88%)4h vs 5h5/10
5Maison Alhambra Woody Oud70%about $30 (−88%)5h vs 5h7/10
  1. Lalique Encre Noire — 80% scent match

    Shares a similar earthy, woody foundation with a focus on vetiver that evokes the grounded, aromatic character found in Prāna.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with AVII Prāna, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 25,605 community ratings.

  2. Bentley For Men Absolute — 78% scent match

    This scent leans into the warm, spicy, and resinous woods that define the heart and base of the reference fragrance.

    It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with AVII Prāna, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,670 community ratings.

  3. Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme — 77% scent match

    Offers a deeper, more incense-heavy take on the woody profile, reminiscent of the frankincense and spice notes in Prāna.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with AVII Prāna, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 8,243 community ratings.

  4. Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse — 72% scent match

    Provides a lighter, aromatic experience that touches on the earthy and spicy elements present in the reference scent.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with AVII Prāna, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,840 community ratings.

  5. Maison Alhambra Woody Oud — 70% scent match

    Focuses on the dry, woody, and spicy accords that mirror the base structure of the reference perfume.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with AVII Prāna, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,155 community ratings.

Which AVII Prāna dupe is cheapest?

Lalique Encre Noire, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than AVII Prāna.

Which AVII Prāna dupe lasts longest?

Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for AVII Prāna.

Which AVII Prāna dupe is closest to the original?

Lalique Encre Noire, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a AVII Prāna dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $345 a year against AVII Prāna. 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 AVII Prāna dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-24.