Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal): released in 2004, amber, woody and warm spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal) dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Your Touch Santal — 72% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $175 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal) dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal) | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Your Touch Santal | 72% | about $25 (−86%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Ulric de Varens Varens essentiel Santal Intense | 82% | about $20 (−89%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Ava Luxe No. 23 | 72% | about $80 (−54%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Savoury Royal Essence | 68% | about $15 (−91%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Aether Muskethanol | 62% | about $80 (−54%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
A budget-friendly sandalwood-focused scent that mirrors the creamy, warm, and slightly powdery wood profile of the reference.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal), lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 120 community ratings.
This fragrance captures the creamy, woody essence of Keiko Mecheri Makassar, offering a similar warm sandalwood profile at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its vanilla, woody and amber accords with Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal), lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 32 community ratings.
This scent leans into the same woody and resinous territory as Makassar, providing a similarly intimate and sophisticated sandalwood experience.
It shares its woody, powdery and rose accords with Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal), lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 55 community ratings.
This fragrance provides a similar woody and balsamic depth, capturing the essence of a warm sandalwood blend at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, amber and powdery accords with Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal), lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 17 community ratings.
While more abstract, it shares the clean, woody, and slightly animalic nuances that define the base of Makassar.
It shares its woody and amber accords with Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal), lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 56 community ratings.
Fragrance World Savoury Royal Essence, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal).
Ava Luxe No. 23, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal).
Ulric de Varens Varens essentiel Santal Intense, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Your Touch Santal saves you about $220 a year against Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal). 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. Ava Luxe No. 23 comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Keiko Mecheri Makassar (Bois de Santal) notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.