Guillab Crux dupe — cheaper alternatives

Guillab Crux: released in 2025, marine, fresh and lavender, about 11h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Guillab Crux dupe?

The closest Guillab Crux dupe we found is Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo — 91% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Guillab Crux 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 Guillab CruxProjection
1Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo91%about $90 (−40%)6h vs 11h8/10
2Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum87%about $110 (−27%)6h vs 11h7/10
3Ralph Lauren Polo Blue86%about $45 (−70%)5h vs 11h7/10
4Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio85%about $60 (−60%)5h vs 11h8/10
5Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme83%about $80 (−47%)5h vs 11h7/10
  1. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo — 91% scent match

    Evokes the marine and aromatic depth of Guillab Crux, sharing a similar wave of fresh aquatic notes and mineral undertones.

    It shares its marine, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Guillab Crux, opens on Sea Notes, Aquozone and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 11h and carries 12,045 community ratings.

  2. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum — 87% scent match

    Leans into a potent marine and green aromatic structure that mirrors the sophisticated freshness of Crux.

    It shares its aromatic, marine and mineral accords with Guillab Crux, opens on Sea Notes and Green Mandarin too, lasts about 6h against 11h and carries 3,931 community ratings.

  3. Ralph Lauren Polo Blue — 86% scent match

    Delivers a crisp, herbal freshness reminiscent of the green mandarin and aquatic character found in Crux.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords with Guillab Crux, lasts about 5h against 11h and carries 7,210 community ratings.

  4. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio — 85% scent match

    Shares the timeless aquatic and citrus opening that echoes the refreshing coastal vibe of Guillab Crux.

    It shares its aromatic, marine and fresh spicy accords with Guillab Crux, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 11h and carries 25,724 community ratings.

  5. Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme — 83% scent match

    Strikes a similar zesty and herbal balance, bringing a bright Mediterranean energy comparable to Crux.

    It shares its fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Guillab Crux, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 11h and carries 8,947 community ratings.

Which Guillab Crux dupe is cheapest?

Ralph Lauren Polo Blue, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Guillab Crux.

Which Guillab Crux dupe lasts longest?

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo, at about 6h on skin, against about 11h for Guillab Crux.

Which Guillab Crux dupe is closest to the original?

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Guillab Crux dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo saves you about $85 a year against Guillab Crux. 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 Guillab Crux dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-28.