Claus Porto Agua Vetiver dupe — closest scent matches

Claus Porto Agua Vetiver: released in 2018, woody, aromatic and green, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Claus Porto Agua Vetiver dupe?

The closest Claus Porto Agua Vetiver scent match we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 82% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Claus Porto Agua Vetiver 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 Claus Porto Agua VetiverProjection
1Lalique Encre Noire82%about $45* (+80%)6h vs 4h7/10
2Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade81%about $165 (+560%)5h vs 4h6/10
3Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Santa Cruz81%about $40 (+60%)5h vs 4h6/10
4V Canto Alibi78%about $50* (+100%)7h vs 4h7/10
5Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme77%about $50* (+100%)6h vs 4h4/10
  1. Lalique Encre Noire — 82% scent match

    Shares the dark, earthy vetiver and woody character of Claus Porto Agua Vetiver, leaning deeper into smoky woods.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Claus Porto Agua Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 24,523 community ratings.

  2. Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade — 81% scent match

    Captures the marine, conifer-heavy atmosphere found in Claus Porto Agua Vetiver with an aquatic woody feel.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and marine accords with Claus Porto Agua Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,509 community ratings.

  3. Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Santa Cruz — 81% scent match

    Evokes the bright, aromatic freshness of Claus Porto Agua Vetiver with a clean eucalyptus and citrus profile.

    It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Claus Porto Agua Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 250 community ratings.

  4. V Canto Alibi — 78% scent match

    Presents a woody and aromatic profile reminiscent of the green depths in Claus Porto Agua Vetiver.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Claus Porto Agua Vetiver, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 336 community ratings.

  5. Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme — 77% scent match

    Amplifies the dense, resinous woods and earthy vetiver present in Claus Porto Agua Vetiver.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Claus Porto Agua Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 7,901 community ratings.

Which Claus Porto Agua Vetiver dupe is cheapest?

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Santa Cruz, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Claus Porto Agua Vetiver's own estimate.

Which Claus Porto Agua Vetiver dupe lasts longest?

V Canto Alibi, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Claus Porto Agua Vetiver.

Which Claus Porto Agua Vetiver dupe is closest to the original?

Lalique Encre Noire, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Claus Porto Agua Vetiver dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire actually costs about $30 a year MORE than Claus Porto Agua Vetiver. 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.

Will a Claus Porto Agua Vetiver dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. V Canto Alibi comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Claus Porto Agua Vetiver notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-05.