Byredo Desert Dawn: released in 2024, woody, powdery and musky, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Byredo Desert Dawn dupe we found is Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire — 80% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Byredo Desert Dawn dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Byredo Desert Dawn | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire | 80% | about $90* (−60%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Floral Street Arizona Bloom | 78% | about $50* (−78%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Glossier You Doux | 75% | about $80* (−64%) | 5h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime | 73% | about $120* (−47%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Orientica Premium Desert Dusk | 84% | about $50 (−78%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
Shares a sophisticated papyrus-forward character reminiscent of Byredo Desert Dawn, offering an earthy and woody profile.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Byredo Desert Dawn, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,009 community ratings.
Evokes the dry, earthy warmth of Byredo Desert Dawn, leaning into a similar woody and aromatic aura.
It shares its musky, woody and green accords with Byredo Desert Dawn, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,221 community ratings.
A softer, skin-like interpretation that captures the powdery and warm spicy nuances found in Byredo Desert Dawn.
It shares its woody, musky and aromatic accords with Byredo Desert Dawn, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,296 community ratings.
Brings in a similar aromatic and warm spicy character reminiscent of the facets in Byredo Desert Dawn.
It shares its aromatic, woody and rose accords with Byredo Desert Dawn, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,403 community ratings.
Mirrors the rich, arid spice and woody depth of Byredo Desert Dawn at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its powdery, musky and earthy accords with Byredo Desert Dawn, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 31 community ratings.
Orientica Premium Desert Dusk, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Byredo Desert Dawn.
Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Byredo Desert Dawn.
Orientica Premium Desert Dusk, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Byredo Desert Dawn itself sells from €170 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire saves you about $200 a year against Byredo Desert Dawn. 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. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Byredo Desert Dawn notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.