Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise dupe — cheaper alternatives

Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise: released in 2018, amber, warm spicy and floral, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise dupe?

The closest Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise dupe we found is Lush Tank Battle — 80% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $220 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise 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 Bortnikoff L'Heure ExquiseProjection
1Lush Tank Battle80%about $90 (−59%)8h vs 7h8/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah78%about $25 (−89%)8h vs 7h8/10
3Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition77%about $40 (−82%)9h vs 7h7/10
4Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profumo76%about $15 (−93%)5h vs 7h6/10
5Criminal Elements Hearth84%about $25 (10 ml)8h vs 7h6/10
  1. Lush Tank Battle — 80% scent match

    Captures a similar unconventional sweetness and deep balsamic character found in Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise with bold projection.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 513 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah — 78% scent match

    Delivers a heavy dose of warm spices and sweet resins akin to the rich heart of Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise.

    It shares its sweet, warm spicy and amber accords with Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 30,398 community ratings.

  3. Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition — 77% scent match

    Shares the dense sweet amber and warm profile reminiscent of Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise, projecting strongly throughout the wear.

    It shares its sweet and powdery accords with Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 5,856 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profumo — 76% scent match

    Explores a similar floral and balsamic territory reminiscent of Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise with a budget-friendly profile.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 656 community ratings.

  5. Criminal Elements Hearth — 84% scent match

    Evokes the warm spicy and balsamic richness of Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise, offering a cozy resinous trail at a fraction of the price.

    It shares its woody, amber and sweet accords with Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 26 community ratings.

Which Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profumo, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise.

Which Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise.

Which Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise dupe is closest to the original?

Criminal Elements Hearth, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lush Tank Battle saves you about $190 a year against Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise. 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 Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition (8.5h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-11-09.