Beautycounter Second Skin: released in 2024, woody, powdery and warm spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Beautycounter Second Skin dupe we found is Dossier Woody Sandalwood — 85% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $80 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Beautycounter Second Skin dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Beautycounter Second Skin | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dossier Woody Sandalwood | 85% | about $55 (−31%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar | 72% | about $40 (−50%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Demeter Fragrance Sandalwood | 70% | about $25 (−69%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Kuumba Made Myrrh & Sandalwood | 78% | about $10 (10 ml) | 8h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Solinotes Santal | 75% | about $30 (−62%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
This fragrance captures the creamy sandalwood and warm amber profile found in Second Skin, offering a similarly cozy and woody experience.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Beautycounter Second Skin, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 522 community ratings.
While leaning slightly sweeter, it shares the warm, balsamic, and woody character that defines the base of Second Skin.
It shares its powdery and woody accords with Beautycounter Second Skin, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 647 community ratings.
A simple and direct interpretation of sandalwood that aligns with the woody and warm spicy elements of Second Skin.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Beautycounter Second Skin, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 137 community ratings.
This oil-based scent focuses on the woody and musky base notes of Second Skin, providing a long-lasting and intimate skin-like aroma.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and balsamic accords with Beautycounter Second Skin, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 5 community ratings.
A straightforward, woody fragrance that highlights the sandalwood notes present in Second Skin with a clean and minimalist approach.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Beautycounter Second Skin, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 57 community ratings.
Demeter Fragrance Sandalwood, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Beautycounter Second Skin.
Kuumba Made Myrrh & Sandalwood, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Beautycounter Second Skin.
Dossier Woody Sandalwood, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dossier Woody Sandalwood saves you about $35 a year against Beautycounter Second Skin. 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.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Kuumba Made Myrrh & Sandalwood (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Beautycounter Second Skin notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-04.