ESSNCE At the Seaside: released in 2026, iris, fresh spicy and powdery, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest ESSNCE At the Seaside dupe we found is Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue — 78% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best ESSNCE At the Seaside dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs ESSNCE At the Seaside | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue | 78% | about $50 (−78%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone | 76% | about $25 (−89%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Ejaazi | 74% | about $15 (−93%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | PARIS CORNER Vibrant Vetiver Delight | 74% | about $30 (−87%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 72% | about $40 (−82%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the fresh citrus-and-woody atmosphere of Byredo Gypsy Water, delivering a crisp everyday profile.
It shares its woody and amber accords with ESSNCE At the Seaside, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,015 community ratings.
Shares a similar airy, mineral-infused woody character reminiscent of Byredo Gypsy Water.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with ESSNCE At the Seaside, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 4,903 community ratings.
A woody and fresh spicy blend that shares similar aromatic territory to Byredo Gypsy Water.
It shares its woody, amber and fresh spicy accords with ESSNCE At the Seaside, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,134 community ratings.
Leans into a clean, earthy, and woody profile comparable to Byredo Gypsy Water.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with ESSNCE At the Seaside, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 520 community ratings.
Offers a bright, woody citrus impression that echoes elements found in Byredo Gypsy Water.
It shares its woody, amber and powdery accords with ESSNCE At the Seaside, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 8,305 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Ejaazi, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than ESSNCE At the Seaside.
Afnan Turathi Blue, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for ESSNCE At the Seaside.
Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue saves you about $255 a year against ESSNCE At the Seaside. 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. Afnan Turathi Blue comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
ESSNCE At the Seaside notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-23.