Korres Cretan Blue dupe — closest scent matches

Korres Cretan Blue: released in 2026, citrus, fresh spicy and salty, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Korres Cretan Blue dupe?

The closest Korres Cretan Blue scent match we found is Afnan Turathi Blue — 91% match.

The five closest scent matches — the best Korres Cretan Blue 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Korres Cretan BlueProjection
1Afnan Turathi Blue91%about $407h vs 5h7/10
2Rue Broca Théorème Homme89%about $257h vs 5h7/10
3Sospiro Perfumes Vibrato87%about $2308h vs 5h8/10
4Bvlgari Tygar86%about $657h vs 5h8/10
5Goldfield & Banks Australia Ingenious Ginger86%about $2056h vs 5h7/10
  1. Afnan Turathi Blue — 91% scent match

    Evokes the bright, citrus-and-ginger energy of Korres Cretan Blue, offering a refreshing and sophisticated profile at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its citrus, woody and fresh accords with Korres Cretan Blue, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 8,305 community ratings.

  2. Rue Broca Théorème Homme — 89% scent match

    Mirrors the fresh, aromatic amber character of Korres Cretan Blue with a smooth, wood-centric dry-down.

    It shares its citrus, woody and fresh accords with Korres Cretan Blue, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,388 community ratings.

  3. Sospiro Perfumes Vibrato — 87% scent match

    Captures the sparkling ginger and aromatic freshness reminiscent of Korres Cretan Blue with added depth.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Korres Cretan Blue, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 6,424 community ratings.

  4. Bvlgari Tygar — 86% scent match

    Shares the vibrant citrus and warm amber backbone found in Korres Cretan Blue, delivering a radiant presence.

    It shares its citrus, amber and fresh spicy accords with Korres Cretan Blue, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 4,599 community ratings.

  5. Goldfield & Banks Australia Ingenious Ginger — 86% scent match

    Blends bright ginger and citrus notes in a similar family to Korres Cretan Blue, though featuring a warmer amber finish.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Korres Cretan Blue, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 4,619 community ratings.

Which Korres Cretan Blue dupe is cheapest?

Rue Broca Théorème Homme, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Korres Cretan Blue dupe lasts longest?

Sospiro Perfumes Vibrato, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Korres Cretan Blue.

Which Korres Cretan Blue dupe is closest to the original?

Afnan Turathi Blue, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Will a Korres Cretan Blue dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Sospiro Perfumes Vibrato comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-22.