James Heeley Vetiver Veritas: released in 2014, woody, aromatic and green, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest James Heeley Vetiver Veritas dupe we found is Ormonde Jayne Zizan — 84% match, about $145 (estimate) versus about $285 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best James Heeley Vetiver Veritas dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs James Heeley Vetiver Veritas | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ormonde Jayne Zizan | 84% | about $145 (−49%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Etro Vetiver | 83% | about $65 (−77%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Encre Noire | 82% | about $25 (−91%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Carven Vetiver | 81% | about $35 (−88%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 | 77% | about $70 (−75%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
Balances bright citrus and aromatic herbs much like James Heeley Vetiver Veritas.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with James Heeley Vetiver Veritas, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 246 community ratings.
A vibrant green take on the natural grassiness of James Heeley Vetiver Veritas.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with James Heeley Vetiver Veritas, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 446 community ratings.
Evokes the earthy, woody character of James Heeley Vetiver Veritas with a dark, moody forest feel at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with James Heeley Vetiver Veritas, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Shares the clean, aromatic, and grassy green freshness found in James Heeley Vetiver Veritas.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with James Heeley Vetiver Veritas, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 244 community ratings.
Mirrors the minimalist, dry rooty woodiness reminiscent of James Heeley Vetiver Veritas.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with James Heeley Vetiver Veritas, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,549 community ratings.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than James Heeley Vetiver Veritas.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for James Heeley Vetiver Veritas.
Ormonde Jayne Zizan, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
James Heeley Vetiver Veritas itself sells from $200 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ormonde Jayne Zizan saves you about $205 a year against James Heeley Vetiver Veritas. 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. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
James Heeley Vetiver Veritas notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.