Byredo Baudelaire: released in 2009, fresh spicy, woody and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Byredo Baudelaire dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme — 78% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Byredo Baudelaire dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Byredo Baudelaire | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme | 78% | about $45 (−75%) | 6h vs 7h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Bentley For Men Absolute | 76% | about $25 (−86%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme | 72% | about $40 (−78%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire | 68% | about $25 (−86%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 68% | about $30 (−83%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Shares the dark, woody, and incense-heavy character found in Byredo Baudelaire, offering a similarly moody and sophisticated profile at a much lower price point.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with Byredo Baudelaire, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 8,243 community ratings.
Evokes the dry, smoky, and resinous incense qualities of Byredo Baudelaire, leaning into a similarly masculine and serious woody aesthetic.
It shares its woody, amber and fresh spicy accords with Byredo Baudelaire, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,670 community ratings.
Captures the deep, leathery, and aromatic intensity present in Byredo Baudelaire, providing a bold and long-lasting experience for a fraction of the cost.
It shares its leather, amber and woody accords with Byredo Baudelaire, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 4,075 community ratings.
Offers a similarly dark, earthy, and forest-like atmosphere that mirrors the dry, papyrus-heavy base of Byredo Baudelaire.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Byredo Baudelaire, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
While more citrus-forward, it shares the sharp, spicy, and woody backbone that makes Byredo Baudelaire feel so distinct and assertive.
It shares its leather, smoky and woody accords with Byredo Baudelaire, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 29,183 community ratings.
Bentley For Men Absolute, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Byredo Baudelaire.
Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Byredo Baudelaire.
Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme saves you about $195 a year against Byredo Baudelaire. 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: Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Byredo Baudelaire notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-31.