Floris Santal Intense: released in 2024, woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Floris Santal Intense dupe we found is Fragonard Santal Cardamome (Sandalwood Cardamom) — 84% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Floris Santal Intense dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Floris Santal Intense | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragonard Santal Cardamome (Sandalwood Cardamom) | 84% | about $40 (−73%) | 5h vs 7h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme | 81% | about $75 (−50%) | 5h vs 7h | 3/10 |
| 3 | Guerlain Heritage Eau de Toilette | 81% | about $120 (−20%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Calvin Klein Obsession | 80% | about $20 (−87%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Histoires de Parfums 1828 | 79% | about $110 (−27%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Presents a warm blend of cardamom and sandalwood that captures much of the comforting feel found in Santal Intense.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords with Floris Santal Intense, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 330 community ratings.
Leans into a similar cardamom-heavy spice territory as Santal Intense, with a smooth and inviting woody dry-down.
It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords with Floris Santal Intense, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 24,999 community ratings.
A sophisticated classic sharing the warm aromatic, spicy, and woody depth that defines the Santal Intense experience.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Floris Santal Intense, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,515 community ratings.
In the same heavy amber and spicy sandalwood family as Santal Intense, though with a much bolder retro profile.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Floris Santal Intense, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 10,648 community ratings.
Blends fresh citrus and aromatic herbs over a sturdy wood base, echoing the sophisticated structure of Santal Intense.
It shares its woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Floris Santal Intense, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,501 community ratings.
Calvin Klein Obsession, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Floris Santal Intense.
Calvin Klein Obsession, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Floris Santal Intense.
Fragonard Santal Cardamome (Sandalwood Cardamom), at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Floris Santal Intense itself sells from 426 AED (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragonard Santal Cardamome (Sandalwood Cardamom) saves you about $160 a year against Floris Santal Intense. 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. Calvin Klein Obsession comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Floris Santal Intense notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-29.