Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang dupe — cheaper alternatives

Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang: released in 2005, warm spicy, woody and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang dupe?

The closest Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang dupe we found is Calvin Klein Obsession — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $100 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang 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 Bois 1920 Sutra YlangProjection
1Calvin Klein Obsession82%about $20 (−80%)8h vs 7h7/10
2Calvin Klein Obsession for Men78%about $20 (−80%)6h vs 7h9/10
3Teo Cabanel Alahine77%about $55 (−45%)7h vs 7h7/10
4Moschino73%about $35 (−65%)7h vs 7h6/10
5Karl Lagerfeld KL72%about $55 (−45%)8h vs 7h8/10
  1. Calvin Klein Obsession — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar warm, spicy, and resinous character that evokes the deep amber and woody foundation found in Sutra Ylang.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 10,648 community ratings.

  2. Calvin Klein Obsession for Men — 78% scent match

    Offers a bold, aromatic, and spicy profile that aligns with the woody and amber-heavy structure of the reference scent.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 6,603 community ratings.

  3. Teo Cabanel Alahine — 77% scent match

    Features a rich, warm, and floral-amber composition that mirrors the sophisticated, spicy-woody depth of the reference.

    It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 772 community ratings.

  4. Moschino — 73% scent match — discontinued

    Provides a classic, spicy, and woody aromatic experience that sits in the same family as the complex, resinous Sutra Ylang.

    It shares its fresh spicy, warm spicy and floral accords with Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,454 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Karl Lagerfeld KL — 72% scent match — discontinued

    A vintage-leaning, spicy, and resinous fragrance that captures a similar mood of warm, woody elegance.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and citrus accords with Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 482 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang dupe is cheapest?

Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang.

Which Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang dupe lasts longest?

Karl Lagerfeld KL, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang.

Which Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang dupe is closest to the original?

Calvin Klein Obsession, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Calvin Klein Obsession saves you about $110 a year against Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang. 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 Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Karl Lagerfeld KL comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-09.