Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver dupe — cheaper alternatives

Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver: released in 2015, woody, aromatic and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver dupe?

The closest Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver dupe we found is Guerlain Vetiver — 82% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $275 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Elie Saab Essence No. 6 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Elie Saab Essence No. 6 VetiverProjection
1Guerlain Vetiver82%about $95 (−65%)6h vs 6h7/10
2Tom Ford Grey Vetiver81%about $190 (−31%)6h vs 6h4/10
3Amouroud Lunar Vetiver80%about $155 (−44%)8h vs 6h7/10
4Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko78%about $305 (+11%)5h vs 6h8/10
5Serge Lutens Vetiver Oriental77%about $270 (−2%)6h vs 6h7/10
  1. Guerlain Vetiver — 82% scent match

    Shares the crisp, earthy vetiver structure of Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver, leaning toward a more traditional, citrus-forward herbal profile.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 6,848 community ratings.

  2. Tom Ford Grey Vetiver — 81% scent match

    Evokes the polished, clean woods and bright citrus opening found in Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver with a sophisticated edge.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 8,707 community ratings.

  3. Amouroud Lunar Vetiver — 80% scent match

    Builds upon a similar dark woody and aromatic framework to Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver with added smoky undertones.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and green accords with Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 422 community ratings.

  4. Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko — 78% scent match

    Reinterprets the earthy green profile of Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver with a creamier, smoother dry-down.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 809 community ratings.

  5. Serge Lutens Vetiver Oriental — 77% scent match

    Brings a richer, resinous depth to the woody baseline established by Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver.

    It shares its woody, earthy and aromatic accords with Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,492 community ratings.

Which Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver dupe is cheapest?

Guerlain Vetiver, at about $95 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver.

Which Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver dupe lasts longest?

Amouroud Lunar Vetiver, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver.

Which Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver dupe is closest to the original?

Guerlain Vetiver, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Vetiver saves you about $265 a year against Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver. 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.

Will a Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Amouroud Lunar Vetiver comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-06.