House of Brandt Bois de Santal: released in 2024, woody, warm spicy and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest House of Brandt Bois de Santal dupe we found is Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt — 87% match, about $140 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best House of Brandt Bois de Santal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs House of Brandt Bois de Santal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt | 87% | about $140 (−7%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Parfum | 85% | about $245 (+63%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille | 85% | about $40 (−73%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Commodity Book - | 83% | about $55 (−63%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Commodity Book - | 82% | about $55 (−63%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Features a prominent sandalwood and cedar heart that feels very much in the same family as Bois de Santal.
It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with House of Brandt Bois de Santal, opens on Sandalwood too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,659 community ratings.
Showcases a rich, creamy sandalwood backbone that mirrors the core woody identity of Bois de Santal.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with House of Brandt Bois de Santal, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,627 community ratings.
Evokes the creamy sandalwood and warm vanilla character of Bois de Santal, leaning into a softer, cozier sweetness.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with House of Brandt Bois de Santal, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,076 community ratings.
Brings an intensified woody warmth close to Bois de Santal, highlighting rich sandalwood notes.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with House of Brandt Bois de Santal, opens on Sandalwood too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 464 community ratings.
Shares a similar woody and aromatic profile reminiscent of Bois de Santal, offering a clean take on paper and woods.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with House of Brandt Bois de Santal, opens on Sandalwood too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 464 community ratings.
The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than House of Brandt Bois de Santal.
The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for House of Brandt Bois de Santal.
Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
House of Brandt Bois de Santal itself sells from €199 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt saves you about $15 a year against House of Brandt Bois de Santal. 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. The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
House of Brandt Bois de Santal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-30.