Byredo Bois Obscur dupe — cheaper alternatives

Byredo Bois Obscur: released in 2025, woody, warm spicy and oud, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Byredo Bois Obscur dupe?

The closest Byredo Bois Obscur dupe we found is Beso Beach Perfumes Beso Negro — 90% match, about $120 (estimate) versus about $565 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Byredo Bois Obscur 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Byredo Bois ObscurProjection
1Beso Beach Perfumes Beso Negro90%about $120 (−79%)6h vs 7h8/10
2Comme des Garcons Black88%about $120 (−79%)5h vs 7h8/10
3M. Micallef Black85%about $45* (−92%)7h vs 7h7/10
4Alfa Romeo Perfumes Black82%about $15 (−97%)5h vs 7h7/10
5AXE Black76%about $10 (−98%)4h vs 7h4/10
  1. Beso Beach Perfumes Beso Negro — 90% scent match

    Captures a similar intense amber and wood atmosphere to Byredo Bois Obscur with a sophisticated edge.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and leather accords with Byredo Bois Obscur, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 169 community ratings.

  2. Comme des Garcons Black — 88% scent match

    A darker, resinous avant-garde composition that shares the dense woody warmth of Byredo Bois Obscur.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with Byredo Bois Obscur, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 433 community ratings.

  3. M. Micallef Black — 85% scent match

    Evokes the rich woody and warm spicy character of Byredo Bois Obscur, blending dark resins with a similar opulent depth.

    It shares its white floral and tuberose accords with Byredo Bois Obscur, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 691 community ratings.

  4. Alfa Romeo Perfumes Black — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar dark, spicy wood profile reminiscent of Byredo Bois Obscur, offering a bold and robust presence.

    It shares its woody accords with Byredo Bois Obscur, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 190 community ratings.

  5. AXE Black — 76% scent match

    In the same aromatic woody family as Byredo Bois Obscur, delivering a casual take on dark spices.

    It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Byredo Bois Obscur, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 257 community ratings.

Which Byredo Bois Obscur dupe is cheapest?

AXE Black, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 100% less than Byredo Bois Obscur.

Which Byredo Bois Obscur dupe lasts longest?

M. Micallef Black, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Byredo Bois Obscur.

Which Byredo Bois Obscur dupe is closest to the original?

Beso Beach Perfumes Beso Negro, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Byredo Bois Obscur itself sells from €340 (70 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Byredo Bois Obscur dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Beso Beach Perfumes Beso Negro saves you about $650 a year against Byredo Bois Obscur. 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 Byredo Bois Obscur dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. M. Micallef Black comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Byredo Bois Obscur notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-21.