Franck Boclet Fir Balsam: released in 2015, amber, woody and vanilla, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Franck Boclet Fir Balsam dupe we found is Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Blackbird — 76% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $165 for a 100 ml bottle.
The four closest scent matches — the best Franck Boclet Fir Balsam dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Franck Boclet Fir Balsam | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Blackbird | 76% | about $80 (−52%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Yves Saint Laurent Nu Eau de Toilette | 73% | about $95 (−42%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense | 75% | about $110 (−33%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Serge Lutens Fille en Aiguilles | 83% | about $135 (−18%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the rich, dense forest character of Franck Boclet Fir Balsam, leaning into a darker, resinous woodland atmosphere.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Franck Boclet Fir Balsam, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,100 community ratings.
Captures a similar warm and resinous wood depth as Franck Boclet Fir Balsam, supported by rich balsamic tones.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Franck Boclet Fir Balsam, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 582 community ratings.
Brings a similar spicy warmth reminiscent of Franck Boclet Fir Balsam, balanced with aromatic woods.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords with Franck Boclet Fir Balsam, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 716 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Shares the prominent pine-and-balsam profile found in Franck Boclet Fir Balsam, wrapped in sweet aromatic smoke.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Franck Boclet Fir Balsam, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 4,972 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Blackbird, at about $80 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Franck Boclet Fir Balsam.
Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Blackbird, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Franck Boclet Fir Balsam.
Serge Lutens Fille en Aiguilles, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Franck Boclet Fir Balsam itself sells from $164.06 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Blackbird saves you about $125 a year against Franck Boclet Fir Balsam. 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 4 last a full 8 hours. Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Blackbird comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Franck Boclet Fir Balsam notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.