Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato: released in 2005, aromatic, amber and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato dupe we found is Calvin Klein Obsession for Men — 80% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $130 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Klein Obsession for Men | 80% | about $20 (−85%) | 6h vs 5h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Boucheron Jaipur Homme Eau de Parfum | 78% | about $40 (−69%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Boucheron Jaipur Homme | 75% | about $30 (−77%) | 8h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire | 75% | about $25 (−81%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Bentley For Men Absolute | 70% | about $25 (−81%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar warm, spicy, and resinous character that evokes the amber-heavy dry-down of Vetiver Ambrato at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, amber and aromatic accords with Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,603 community ratings.
This richer concentration leans into the spicy and amber-laden territory that makes Vetiver Ambrato feel so warm and inviting.
It shares its citrus, vanilla and fresh spicy accords with Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,385 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated blend of spices and warm base notes that feels reminiscent of the aromatic and resinous depth found in Vetiver Ambrato.
It shares its amber, aromatic and vanilla accords with Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 2,985 community ratings.
While darker and more focused on ink and earth, it captures the prominent vetiver core that defines the reference scent profile.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
A woody and resinous composition that echoes the dry, amber-infused base notes of the reference with a similar mature sensibility.
It shares its woody, amber and fresh spicy accords with Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,670 community ratings.
Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato.
Boucheron Jaipur Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato.
Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato itself sells from £79.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Calvin Klein Obsession for Men saves you about $160 a year against Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato. 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. Boucheron Jaipur Homme comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.