January Scent Project Burvuvu: released in 2018, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest January Scent Project Burvuvu dupe we found is Boy Smells Rose Load — 78% match, about $120 (estimate) versus about $230 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best January Scent Project Burvuvu dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs January Scent Project Burvuvu | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lush The Bug | 82% | about $110 (−52%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Boy Smells Rose Load | 78% | about $120 (−48%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | January Scent Project Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum | 73% | about $120 (−48%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire | 70% | about $25 (−89%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Bentley For Men Absolute | 68% | about $25 (−89%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Offers a modern, spicy rose profile that mirrors the floral-woody tension present in the original composition.
It shares its rose, woody and aromatic accords with January Scent Project Burvuvu, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 170 community ratings.
Presents a smoky, resinous rose experience that sits in the same artistic family as the woody-floral structure of Burvuvu.
It shares its rose, smoky and fresh spicy accords with January Scent Project Burvuvu, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 239 community ratings.
Provides a deep, dark, and earthy vetiver-heavy experience that captures the moody, forest-like atmosphere of the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with January Scent Project Burvuvu, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Delivers a dry, smoky, and woody profile that aligns with the cedar-forward, resinous character of Burvuvu.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with January Scent Project Burvuvu, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,670 community ratings.
Shares a similarly dark, earthy, and atmospheric woody character that evokes the forest-floor depth found in January Scent Project Burvuvu.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with January Scent Project Burvuvu, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 190 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than January Scent Project Burvuvu.
January Scent Project Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for January Scent Project Burvuvu.
Lush The Bug, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lush The Bug saves you about $175 a year against January Scent Project Burvuvu. 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, these cover it: January Scent Project Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum (8.4h) — 1 of 5.
January Scent Project Burvuvu notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.