Borbonese 972: released in 2024, marine, woody and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Borbonese 972 dupe we found is Clinique Aromatics Elixir — 78% match, about $60 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Borbonese 972 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Borbonese 972 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinique Aromatics Elixir | 78% | about $60 (−50%) | 9h vs 5h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Perles De Lalique | 76% | about $30 (−75%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Bentley For Men Azure | 75% | about $30 (−75%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Hawas for Him | 74% | about $30 (−75%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 73% | about $20 (−83%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a complex, woody, and aromatic character that evokes the sophisticated, spicy depth found in the reference scent.
It shares its aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords with Borbonese 972, lasts about 9h against 5h and carries 6,915 community ratings.
Offers a similarly dry, woody, and patchouli-forward profile that mirrors the earthy elegance of the reference fragrance.
It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with Borbonese 972, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 7,383 community ratings.
Captures the marine and aromatic freshness of the reference, providing a crisp, salty, and woody experience at a lower price point.
It shares its aromatic accords with Borbonese 972, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,269 community ratings.
Leans into the marine and aromatic territory of the reference, offering a vibrant, salty, and woody profile with strong performance.
It shares its warm spicy accords with Borbonese 972, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 11,389 community ratings.
Provides a fresh, aromatic, and slightly spicy experience that sits in the same family as the reference's woody-marine structure.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Borbonese 972, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,556 community ratings.
Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Borbonese 972.
Clinique Aromatics Elixir, at about 9h on skin, against about 5h for Borbonese 972.
Clinique Aromatics Elixir, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Clinique Aromatics Elixir saves you about $90 a year against Borbonese 972. 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: Clinique Aromatics Elixir (8.7h) — 1 of 5.
Borbonese 972 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.