Cartier Oud & Santal: released in 2016, woody, oud and fruity, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Cartier Oud & Santal dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Eternal Oud — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $440 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Cartier Oud & Santal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Cartier Oud & Santal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence | 87% | about $225 (−49%) | 7h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Eternal Oud | 83% | about $30 (−93%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu | 78% | about $75 (−83%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Masque Milano Tango | 78% | about $235 (−47%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Roberto Cavalli Supreme Sandal | 77% | about $255 (−42%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Offers a deep, resinous woody profile that captures the dark, sophisticated essence of the original with a similar focus on oud and warm spice.
It shares its sweet, powdery and fruity accords with Cartier Oud & Santal, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 3,317 community ratings.
A complex, spicy, and woody composition that leans into the same warm, balsamic territory as the reference, though with a more floral-spiced heart.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords with Cartier Oud & Santal, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,578 community ratings.
Highlights a creamy, sophisticated sandalwood base that aligns well with the woody, powdery character of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Cartier Oud & Santal, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 23 community ratings.
Focuses heavily on a rich, dark oud accord that mirrors the woody and balsamic qualities of the reference with impressive intensity.
It shares its woody, oud and warm spicy accords with Cartier Oud & Santal, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 182 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Shares a similar dark, woody, and spicy character that evokes the same mysterious and refined atmosphere found in the Cartier reference.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and balsamic accords with Cartier Oud & Santal, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 665 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Lattafa Perfumes Eternal Oud, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Cartier Oud & Santal.
Masque Milano Tango, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Cartier Oud & Santal.
Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Valentino Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence saves you about $315 a year against Cartier Oud & Santal. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Masque Milano Tango comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Cartier Oud & Santal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.