By Kilian Cruel Intentions: released in 2007, woody, oud and powdery, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest By Kilian Cruel Intentions dupe we found is Carner Barcelona Cuirs — 83% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $310 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best By Kilian Cruel Intentions dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs By Kilian Cruel Intentions | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carner Barcelona Cuirs | 83% | about $45* (−85%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Paul Emilien Chaleur Gitane | 78% | about $50 (−84%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Noteworthy n,551 | 73% | about $65 (−79%) | 4h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Woody Oud | 68% | about $35* (−89%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 63% | about $20* (−94%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Captures the deep, leathery, and woody essence of By Kilian Cruel Intentions with a similarly sophisticated and dark profile.
It shares its woody, leather and oud accords with By Kilian Cruel Intentions, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,111 community ratings.
Offers a warm, aromatic, and woody experience that sits in the same family as the complex, resinous character of Cruel Intentions.
It shares its woody accords with By Kilian Cruel Intentions, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 110 community ratings.
Provides a balanced, woody, and slightly powdery scent profile that evokes the mood of the original without the high price tag.
It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with By Kilian Cruel Intentions, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 111 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that highlights the woody and resinous facets similar to the heart of the reference fragrance.
It shares its woody, oud and powdery accords with By Kilian Cruel Intentions, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,128 community ratings.
Delivers a dense, woody, and musky experience that echoes the darker, more mysterious elements of the original scent.
It shares its oud, woody and rose accords with By Kilian Cruel Intentions, opens on Rose too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,133 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than By Kilian Cruel Intentions.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for By Kilian Cruel Intentions.
Carner Barcelona Cuirs, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Carner Barcelona Cuirs saves you about $385 a year against By Kilian Cruel Intentions. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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. Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
By Kilian Cruel Intentions notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.