Caron Poivre: released in 1954, warm spicy, floral and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Caron Poivre dupe we found is Estée Lauder Youth-Dew — 82% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $495 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Caron Poivre dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Caron Poivre | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estée Lauder Youth-Dew | 82% | about $30 (−94%) | 9h vs 6h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Lush Vegan Leather Jacket | 78% | about $80 (−84%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Caron Coup De Fouet | 85% | about $110 (−78%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | St. Johns Bay Rum | 80% | about $40 (−92%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Royall Lyme Bermuda Royall Bay Rhum | 75% | about $65 (240 ml) | 4h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Shares a deep, spicy, and resinous character that evokes the intense clove-and-spice profile found in Caron Poivre.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Caron Poivre, opens on Spices too, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 6,059 community ratings.
Presents a bold, spicy, and woody composition that mirrors the sharp, peppery intensity of Caron Poivre in a modern format.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Caron Poivre, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 288 community ratings.
Provides a more concentrated, punchy take on the spicy, peppery floral theme that makes Caron Poivre so distinct.
It shares its floral, warm spicy and rose accords with Caron Poivre, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 27 community ratings.
Focuses heavily on the aromatic, spicy clove notes that define the opening of Caron Poivre, offering a more rugged, traditional experience.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Caron Poivre, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 40 community ratings.
Highlights the prominent clove and aromatic spice notes that are central to the identity of Caron Poivre.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Caron Poivre, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 75 community ratings.
Estée Lauder Youth-Dew, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Caron Poivre.
Estée Lauder Youth-Dew, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Caron Poivre.
Caron Coup De Fouet, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Estée Lauder Youth-Dew saves you about $680 a year against Caron Poivre. 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: Estée Lauder Youth-Dew (8.6h) — 1 of 5.
Caron Poivre notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-10.