BeauFort London Absent Presence dupe — cheaper alternatives

BeauFort London Absent Presence: released in 2023, woody, aromatic and green, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good BeauFort London Absent Presence dupe?

The closest BeauFort London Absent Presence dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme — 83% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $195 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best BeauFort London Absent Presence 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 BeauFort London Absent PresenceProjection
1Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme83%about $45 (−77%)6h vs 5h4/10
2Lattafa Perfumes His Confession78%about $35 (−82%)6h vs 5h7/10
3Milano Fragranze Galleria75%about $105 (−46%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Hermès Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver70%about $100 (−49%)7h vs 5h7/10
5Dolce&Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum Intense68%about $65 (−67%)6h vs 5h7/10
  1. Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme — 83% scent match

    Shares a dark, woody, and earthy character that evokes the complex vetiver and cedar profile found in the reference scent.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with BeauFort London Absent Presence, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 8,243 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes His Confession — 78% scent match

    Offers a similarly spicy and aromatic experience that leans into the woody, masculine-leaning territory of the reference fragrance.

    It shares its warm spicy, powdery and woody accords with BeauFort London Absent Presence, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,839 community ratings.

  3. Milano Fragranze Galleria — 75% scent match

    Captures a similar green and aromatic essence, evoking the crisp, woody, and slightly ozonic atmosphere of the reference.

    It shares its powdery, warm spicy and woody accords with BeauFort London Absent Presence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 264 community ratings.

  4. Hermès Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver — 70% scent match

    Focuses on a sharp, earthy vetiver and citrus profile that aligns with the fresh, woody, and spicy character of the reference.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with BeauFort London Absent Presence, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 4,074 community ratings.

  5. Dolce&Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum Intense — 68% scent match

    Delivers a warm, spicy, and woody composition that shares a similar aromatic depth with the reference scent.

    It shares its citrus accords with BeauFort London Absent Presence, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 338 community ratings.

Which BeauFort London Absent Presence dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes His Confession, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than BeauFort London Absent Presence.

Which BeauFort London Absent Presence dupe lasts longest?

Hermès Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for BeauFort London Absent Presence.

Which BeauFort London Absent Presence dupe is closest to the original?

Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a BeauFort London Absent Presence dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme saves you about $220 a year against BeauFort London Absent Presence. 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 BeauFort London Absent Presence dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Hermès Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-09.