Bois 1920 Sandalo e The: released in 2005, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Bois 1920 Sandalo e The dupe we found is Cuba Paris Cuba Red — 78% match, about $10 (estimate) versus about $195 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Bois 1920 Sandalo e The dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Bois 1920 Sandalo e The | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba Paris Cuba Red | 78% | about $10 (−95%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire | 75% | about $25 (−87%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Bentley For Men Absolute | 74% | about $25 (−87%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 73% | about $20 (−90%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Jovan Sex Appeal | 72% | about $15 (−92%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Offers a similarly warm, spicy, and woody character reminiscent of the base notes found in Bois 1920 Sandalo e The.
It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Bois 1920 Sandalo e The, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 634 community ratings.
While darker and earthier, it captures the prominent woody and aromatic essence that defines the heart of Bois 1920 Sandalo e The.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Bois 1920 Sandalo e The, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Leans into a sophisticated woody and spicy territory that evokes the dry, resinous qualities of the original scent.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Bois 1920 Sandalo e The, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,670 community ratings.
Adds a brighter, citrus-forward opening to the woody base, echoing the fresh-spicy and aromatic balance of the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Bois 1920 Sandalo e The, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,281 community ratings.
Provides a classic, aromatic, and spicy profile that shares a similar warm-woody DNA with the reference fragrance.
It shares its warm spicy and green accords with Bois 1920 Sandalo e The, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 611 community ratings.
Cuba Paris Cuba Red, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Bois 1920 Sandalo e The.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Bois 1920 Sandalo e The.
Cuba Paris Cuba Red, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Bois 1920 Sandalo e The itself sells from $195.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Cuba Paris Cuba Red saves you about $275 a year against Bois 1920 Sandalo e The. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Bois 1920 Sandalo e The notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.