John Varvatos XX Elixir dupe — cheaper alternatives

John Varvatos XX Elixir: released in 2025, fresh spicy, aromatic and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good John Varvatos XX Elixir dupe?

The closest John Varvatos XX Elixir dupe we found is Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9325 Pour Lui — 83% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best John Varvatos XX Elixir dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#	Alternative	Scent match	Est. price (100 ml)	Longevity vs John Varvatos XX Elixir	Projection
1	Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9325 Pour Lui	83%	about $35 (−61%)	6h vs 6h	6/10
2	100 Bon Davana & Vanille	82%	about $35 (−61%)	4h vs 6h	5/10
3	Ted Lapidus Rumba	80%	about $20 (−78%)	8h vs 6h	8/10
4	Whind Oud Davana	85%	about $180 (+100%)	6h vs 6h	9/10
5	Bourbon French Parfums Rum Royale	82%	about $60 (−33%)	7h vs 6h	7/10

Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9325 Pour Lui — 83% scent match
Evokes the warm woody and spirited character of John Varvatos XX Elixir, bringing a rich aromatic presence at a fraction of the price.
It shares its citrus, sweet and woody accords with John Varvatos XX Elixir, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 834 community ratings.
100 Bon Davana & Vanille — 82% scent match
Leans into the davana-heavy facets found in John Varvatos XX Elixir, offering a smooth vanillic warmth.
It shares its vanilla, citrus and sweet accords with John Varvatos XX Elixir, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 213 community ratings.
Ted Lapidus Rumba — 80% scent match
Shares a similarly bold, boozy sweetness reminiscent of John Varvatos XX Elixir, resting on a deep resinous base.
It shares its sweet and woody accords with John Varvatos XX Elixir, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 1,158 community ratings.
Whind Oud Davana — 85% scent match
Captures the rich davana and woody profile of John Varvatos XX Elixir, though at a higher luxury price point.
It shares its woody and fresh spicy accords with John Varvatos XX Elixir, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 10 community ratings.
Bourbon French Parfums Rum Royale — 82% scent match
In the same family as John Varvatos XX Elixir, centering around a warm and authentic rum-infused character.
It shares its rum, woody and sweet accords with John Varvatos XX Elixir, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 6 community ratings.

Which John Varvatos XX Elixir dupe is cheapest?

Ted Lapidus Rumba, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than John Varvatos XX Elixir.

Which John Varvatos XX Elixir dupe lasts longest?

Ted Lapidus Rumba, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for John Varvatos XX Elixir.

Which John Varvatos XX Elixir dupe is closest to the original?

Whind Oud Davana, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a John Varvatos XX Elixir dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9325 Pour Lui saves you about $80 a year against John Varvatos XX Elixir. 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.

Will a John Varvatos XX Elixir dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Ted Lapidus Rumba (8.0h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-22.