Guerlain Cherry Oud dupe — cheaper alternatives

Guerlain Cherry Oud: released in 2022, oud, cherry and leather, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Guerlain Cherry Oud dupe?

The closest Guerlain Cherry Oud dupe we found is Guerlain Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire — 85% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $320 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Guerlain Cherry Oud 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Guerlain Cherry OudProjection
1Guerlain Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire85%about $110* (−66%)6h vs 8h7/10
2Fragrance World Cherry Incense83%about $25* (−92%)6h vs 8h7/10
3Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire81%about $75* (−77%)6h vs 8h7/10
4Zara Perpetual Oud81%about $30* (−91%)7h vs 8h7/10
5Banana Republic Dark Cherry & Amber80%about $25* (−92%)5h vs 8h5/10
  1. Guerlain Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire — 85% scent match

    Shares the signature dark cherry, rose, and leather DNA of Cherry Oud, leaning slightly more playful with a prominent licorice note.

    It shares its sweet, cherry and leather accords with Guerlain Cherry Oud, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 3,948 community ratings.

  2. Fragrance World Cherry Incense — 83% scent match

    Evokes a similar dark, smoky cherry and woody leather atmosphere, sharing the mysterious, deep character of Cherry Oud.

    It shares its smoky, cherry and fruity accords with Guerlain Cherry Oud, opens on Cherry too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 113 community ratings.

  3. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire — 81% scent match

    Focuses heavily on the sweet, tart cherry and rose elements of Cherry Oud, though it lacks the deep, smoky agarwood base.

    It shares its sweet, cherry and fruity accords with Guerlain Cherry Oud, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 11,689 community ratings.

  4. Zara Perpetual Oud — 81% scent match

    Leans into a similar jammy rose and dark woody oud territory as Cherry Oud, offering a slightly brighter, pear-infused opening.

    It shares its rose, oud and leather accords with Guerlain Cherry Oud, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 459 community ratings.

  5. Banana Republic Dark Cherry & Amber — 80% scent match

    Presents a warm, resinous take on the dark cherry theme of Cherry Oud, swapping the heavy agarwood for a smooth amber base.

    It shares its sweet, cherry and fruity accords with Guerlain Cherry Oud, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,869 community ratings.

Which Guerlain Cherry Oud dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Cherry Incense, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Guerlain Cherry Oud.

Which Guerlain Cherry Oud dupe lasts longest?

Zara Perpetual Oud, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Guerlain Cherry Oud.

Which Guerlain Cherry Oud dupe is closest to the original?

Guerlain Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Guerlain Cherry Oud dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire saves you about $305 a year against Guerlain Cherry Oud. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Guerlain Cherry Oud dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zara Perpetual Oud comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Guerlain Cherry Oud notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-01.