Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky: released in 2014, aromatic, woody and green, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky dupe we found is Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel — 78% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $95 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel | 78% | about $15 (−84%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire | 75% | about $25 (−74%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi Fattan | 73% | about $40 (−58%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Bentley For Men Absolute | 72% | about $25 (−74%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 70% | about $20 (−79%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar green, earthy, and violet-forward profile that evokes the herbal and mossy character found in Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky.
It shares its aromatic, powdery and green accords with Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky, opens on Galbanum too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 4,630 community ratings.
Leans into the dark, woody, and vetiver-heavy territory of the reference, offering a similarly moody and atmospheric experience.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Provides a crisp, earthy, and vetiver-focused profile that mirrors the green and woody backbone of Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky.
It shares its woody, earthy and aromatic accords with Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,772 community ratings.
Captures the dry, incense-laden, and woody essence of the reference with a sophisticated, resinous depth.
It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,670 community ratings.
Features a prominent violet note that echoes the floral-green heart of the reference in a more accessible, aromatic way.
It shares its powdery, violet and woody accords with Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,556 community ratings.
Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky.
Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky.
Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel saves you about $115 a year against Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky. 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. Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Jardins d’Ecrivains Junky notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.