Costes: released in 2004, fresh spicy, aromatic and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Costes scent match we found is 10 Corso Como — 89% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Costes dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Costes | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Corso Como | 89% | about $40 (+167%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Comme des Garcons White | 85% | about $150 (+900%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Comme des Garcons | 83% | about $125 (+733%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man | 80% | about $200 (+1233%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Miller et Bertaux Shanti Shanti | 78% | about $95 (+533%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the spicy, incense-laden character of Costes, leaning into a similar warm and woody atmosphere.
It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Costes, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 364 community ratings.
Shares the prominent pepper and spicy aromatic notes reminiscent of the Costes scent profile.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Costes, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 400 community ratings.
Features a heavy dose of clove, cinnamon, and pepper that mirrors the spicy warmth of Costes.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and amber accords with Costes, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,046 community ratings.
Involves a sophisticated woody and spicy framework that brings to mind the character of Costes.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Costes, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,510 community ratings.
Blends rose and spices in a gentle fashion reminiscent of the floral-spicy heart of Costes.
It shares its rose, warm spicy and woody accords with Costes, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 211 community ratings.
10 Corso Como, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Costes's own estimate.
Comme des Garcons, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Costes.
10 Corso Como, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 10 Corso Como 10 Corso Como actually costs about $35 a year MORE than Costes. 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. Comme des Garcons Comme des Garcons comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Costes notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.