DS&Durga Bowmakers: released in 2013, woody, amber and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest DS&Durga Bowmakers dupe we found is Aesop Hwyl — 86% match, about $190 (estimate) versus about $295 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best DS&Durga Bowmakers dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs DS&Durga Bowmakers | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aesop Hwyl | 86% | about $190 (−36%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Olivier Durbano Black Tourmaline | 85% | about $190 (−36%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Comme des Garcons Scent One: Hinoki | 84% | about $160 (−46%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Laboratorio Olfattivo Sacreste | 82% | about $115 (−61%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme | 81% | about $95* (−68%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the deep conifer and smoky forest floor ambiance found in DS&Durga Bowmakers, offering a remarkably natural wood-forward profile.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with DS&Durga Bowmakers, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,566 community ratings.
Mirrors the intense smoky resins and dark wood impression of DS&Durga Bowmakers with a similarly unapologetic, earthy gravity.
It shares its woody, amber and aromatic accords with DS&Durga Bowmakers, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 588 community ratings.
Brings a prominent woody and aromatic conifer essence reminiscent of DS&Durga Bowmakers, though with a cleaner architectural sharpness.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with DS&Durga Bowmakers, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,321 community ratings.
Captures the heavy incense, resin, and woody framework that defines DS&Durga Bowmakers, wrapping the senses in a dark sacred smoke.
It shares its amber, woody and balsamic accords with DS&Durga Bowmakers, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 423 community ratings.
Features a dense amber and woody backbone that resonates with the nostalgic, workshop-like warmth of DS&Durga Bowmakers.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with DS&Durga Bowmakers, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,000 community ratings.
Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme, at about $95 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than DS&Durga Bowmakers.
Olivier Durbano Black Tourmaline, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for DS&Durga Bowmakers.
Aesop Hwyl, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
DS&Durga Bowmakers itself sells from $144.89 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Aesop Hwyl saves you about $155 a year against DS&Durga Bowmakers. 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. Olivier Durbano Black Tourmaline comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
DS&Durga Bowmakers notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.