BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent: released in 2020, musky, citrus and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent dupe we found is James Heeley Sel Marin — 78% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Salty Ocean Bouquet | 84% | about $20 (−60%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | James Heeley Sel Marin | 78% | about $50* | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Kenzo Homme Marine | 78% | about $50* | 8h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | The Dua Brand Sea of Dua | 87% | about $65 (+30%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Parfums Berdoues Ylang & Fleur de Sel | 82% | about $45 (−10%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Explores the same photorealistic sea-salt opening that defines BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent.
It shares its salty, citrus and woody accords with BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,656 community ratings.
Offers a sun-drenched maritime interpretation reminiscent of the salty, amber dry-down in Sel d'Argent.
It shares its woody, powdery and sweet accords with BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 1,552 community ratings.
Captures the saline-heavy, sun-kissed citrus character of BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent with a warm amber base.
It shares its musky, woody and amber accords with BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 4 community ratings.
Shares the distinct salty floral profile found in Sel d'Argent, highlighting delicate ylang and sea salt notes.
It shares its salty, sweet and musky accords with BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 40 community ratings.
Evokes the refreshing marine breeze and salted citrus of Sel d'Argent, wrapped in a clean, musky dry-down.
It shares its salty, citrus and white floral accords with BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 314 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Salty Ocean Bouquet, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent.
Kenzo Homme Marine, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent.
The Dua Brand Sea of Dua, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent itself sells from €225 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Salty Ocean Bouquet saves you about $40 a year against BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent. 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. Kenzo Kenzo Homme Marine comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
BDK Parfums Sel d'Argent notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.