James Heeley Athenean: released in 2021, green, fruity and ozonic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest James Heeley Athenean dupe we found is Who is Elijah Eau — 82% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $175 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best James Heeley Athenean dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs James Heeley Athenean | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who is Elijah Eau | 82% | about $90 (−49%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier | 81% | about $85 (−51%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | FUMparFUM Drama Queen | 72% | about $100 (−43%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Essential Parfums Fig Infusion | 88% | about $110 (−37%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Givenchy Trouble-Fête | 76% | about $120 (−31%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
A clean and crisp composition that captures the airy, green essence found in Athenean, providing a similar refreshing vibe for daily wear.
It shares its green, woody and sweet accords with James Heeley Athenean, opens on Green Leaves too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 100 community ratings.
This classic green fig scent shares the same leafy and milky profile as Athenean, offering a sophisticated alternative for those who enjoy botanical fragrances.
It shares its green, sweet and woody accords with James Heeley Athenean, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,227 community ratings.
A niche-leaning option that explores green and woody nuances, providing a comparable sensory experience to the leafy, ozonic opening of Athenean.
It shares its powdery, green and fresh accords with James Heeley Athenean, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 19 community ratings.
Offers a bright, verdant fig experience that mirrors the fresh and ozonic character of James Heeley Athenean at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, fruity and sweet accords with James Heeley Athenean, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,677 community ratings.
Features a unique green and fruity interplay that feels reminiscent of the fig-forward structure in Athenean, leaning into a similarly fresh and modern profile.
It shares its green, fruity and fresh accords with James Heeley Athenean, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 351 community ratings.
L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier, at about $85 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than James Heeley Athenean.
FUMparFUM Drama Queen, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for James Heeley Athenean.
Essential Parfums Fig Infusion, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
James Heeley Athenean itself sells from €155 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Who is Elijah Eau saves you about $120 a year against James Heeley Athenean. 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. FUMparFUM Drama Queen comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
James Heeley Athenean notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.