Fakoshima El Primer Deseo dupe — cheaper alternatives

Fakoshima El Primer Deseo: released in 2021, warm spicy, woody and citrus, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Fakoshima El Primer Deseo dupe?

The closest Fakoshima El Primer Deseo dupe we found is Serge Lutens Baptême du Feu — 87% match, about $150 (estimate) versus about $310 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Fakoshima El Primer Deseo 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 Fakoshima El Primer DeseoProjection
1Serge Lutens Baptême du Feu87%about $150 (−52%)6h vs 8h5/10
2Serge Lutens Le Participe Passé87%about $95 (−69%)8h vs 8h8/10
3Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert85%about $115 (−63%)7h vs 8h8/10
4Cosmogony Flaming Sky84%about $65 (−79%)6h vs 8h7/10
5Slava Zaitsev Maroussia80%about $30 (−90%)6h vs 8h9/10
  1. Serge Lutens Baptême du Feu — 87% scent match

    In the same spicy and resinous fragrance family as Fakoshima El Primer Deseo, delivering a warm and fiery aromatic impression.

    It shares its woody, citrus and leather accords with Fakoshima El Primer Deseo, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 2,321 community ratings.

  2. Serge Lutens Le Participe Passé — 87% scent match

    A resinous and balsamic composition that mirrors the deep, rich background resins and woods of Fakoshima El Primer Deseo.

    It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and fruity accords with Fakoshima El Primer Deseo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 1,262 community ratings.

  3. Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert — 85% scent match

    Presents a warm, spicy amber and woody profile that resonates with the intricate oriental structure of Fakoshima El Primer Deseo.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Fakoshima El Primer Deseo, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 676 community ratings.

  4. Cosmogony Flaming Sky — 84% scent match

    Evokes the warm spicy and resinous character of Fakoshima El Primer Deseo, blending rich woods and spices in a similar creative style.

    It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Fakoshima El Primer Deseo, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 220 community ratings.

  5. Slava Zaitsev Maroussia — 80% scent match

    Shares a dense, complex floral and spicy profile reminiscent of the richer elements found in Fakoshima El Primer Deseo.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and floral accords with Fakoshima El Primer Deseo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 3,212 community ratings.

Which Fakoshima El Primer Deseo dupe is cheapest?

Slava Zaitsev Maroussia, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Fakoshima El Primer Deseo.

Which Fakoshima El Primer Deseo dupe lasts longest?

Serge Lutens Le Participe Passé, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Fakoshima El Primer Deseo.

Which Fakoshima El Primer Deseo dupe is closest to the original?

Serge Lutens Baptême du Feu, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Fakoshima El Primer Deseo dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Serge Lutens Baptême du Feu saves you about $235 a year against Fakoshima El Primer Deseo. 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 Fakoshima El Primer Deseo dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Serge Lutens Le Participe Passé (8.0h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-11-09.