Etienne Aigner Explosive dupe — cheaper alternatives

Etienne Aigner Explosive: released in 1986, woody, aromatic and earthy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Etienne Aigner Explosive dupe?

The five closest scent matches — the best Etienne Aigner Explosive dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Jean Couturier Coriandre — 88% scent match

    Shares the same sharp, mossy, and herbal character as Etienne Aigner Explosive, leaning into a classic chypre profile with a prominent rose heart.

  2. Emanuel Ungaro Diva — 83% scent match

    Evokes the rich, rose-heavy vintage aesthetic of Etienne Aigner Explosive, offering a similarly bold and sophisticated floral-chypre experience.

  3. Milton Lloyd Chique — 78% scent match

    A budget-friendly option that captures the dry, mossy, and aromatic essence reminiscent of Etienne Aigner Explosive.

  4. Lalique Perles De Lalique — 75% scent match

    While more modern and peppery, it shares the same dry, rose-and-patchouli DNA found in the heart of Etienne Aigner Explosive.

  5. Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Mystere — 75% scent match

    Offers a deep, earthy, and mossy profile that sits in the same family as the classic Etienne Aigner Explosive.

Etienne Aigner Explosive notes, performance and price

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