Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax: released in 2024, woody, aromatic and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax scent match we found is Dossier Woody Sandalwood — 85% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dossier Woody Sandalwood | 85% | about $55 (+267%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Your Touch Santal | 83% | about $25 (+67%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Salt | 88% | about $35 (+133%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Oakcha Grey Santal | 82% | about $55 (+267%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Zara Sandalwood | 78% | about $25 (+67%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Evokes the creamy, dry sandalwood and iris-like nuances that define the woody, balsamic character of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 522 community ratings.
Provides a smooth, woody sandalwood impression that aligns with the aromatic and musky profile found in high-end niche sandalwood fragrances.
It shares its woody, powdery and balsamic accords with Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 120 community ratings.
Captures the woody, aromatic character reminiscent of the Santal 33 profile, offering a similar dry, sandalwood-forward experience at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, musky and powdery accords with Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 86 community ratings.
Delivers a persistent, woody, and slightly powdery sandalwood profile that mirrors the sophisticated, minimalist aesthetic of the reference.
It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 16 community ratings.
A soft, woody composition that leans into the same aromatic and musky territory as the reference, perfect for daily wear.
It shares its aromatic, musky and powdery accords with Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 38 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Maison Alhambra Your Touch Santal, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax's own estimate.
Fragrance World Salt, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax.
Fragrance World Salt, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax itself sells from $16.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dossier Woody Sandalwood actually costs about $55 a year MORE than Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax. 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. Fragrance World Salt comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-31.