Floris Special 127: released in 1890, citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Floris Special 127 dupe we found is Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille — 86% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $95 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Floris Special 127 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Floris Special 127 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille | 86% | about $35 (−63%) | 3h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | 84% | about $25 (−74%) | 2h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Boucheron Pour Homme | 84% | about $25 (−74%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada | 82% | about $15 (−84%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Bien-Etre Eau de Cologne Naturelle | 83% | about $5 (250 ml) | 2h vs 5h | 5/10 |
A historic citrus EDC offering lively orange blossom, bergamot, and aromatic herbs reminiscent of Floris Special 127.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Floris Special 127, opens on Bergamot and Orange too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 512 community ratings.
Delivers a crisp wave of bergamot, neroli, and petitgrain in the same traditional splash style as Floris Special 127.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Floris Special 127, opens on Bergamot and Orange too, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 6,867 community ratings.
Shares the refined citrus, floral geranium, and woody profile of Floris Special 127 with a polished classic feel.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Floris Special 127, opens on Bergamot, Lavender and Orange too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 2,119 community ratings.
Evokes the bright citrus-herbaceous opening of Floris Special 127 with lemon, bergamot, and soothing lavender.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Floris Special 127, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 615 community ratings.
Captures a fresh citrus-floral bouquet dominated by neroli, bergamot, and subtle musk like Floris Special 127.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Floris Special 127, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 54 community ratings.
Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Floris Special 127.
Boucheron Pour Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Floris Special 127.
Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Floris Special 127 itself sells from $62.29 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille saves you about $85 a year against Floris Special 127. 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. Boucheron Boucheron Pour Homme comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Floris Special 127 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.