Korres Philosia dupe — cheaper alternatives

Korres Philosia: released in 2024, woody, aromatic and citrus, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 1/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Korres Philosia dupe?

The closest Korres Philosia dupe we found is Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Santa Cruz — 81% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Korres Philosia 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 PhilosiaProjection
1Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Santa Cruz81%about $40 (+14%)5h vs 4h6/10
2Korres Avgoustos79%about $65 (+86%)4h vs 4h5/10
3Obvious Une Figue76%about $110 (+214%)5h vs 4h6/10
4Fragrance World Le Bois Blanc84%about $20 (−43%)7h vs 4h6/10
5Zara Unusual Fruit Eau de Parfum77%about $354h vs 4h6/10
  1. Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Santa Cruz — 81% scent match

    Shares a vibrant citrus and aromatic woods profile that feels right at home alongside the brightness of Korres Philosia.

    It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Korres Philosia, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 264 community ratings.

  2. Korres Avgoustos — 79% scent match

    Comes from the same house and captures a similarly breezy, nature-inspired aromatic mood.

    It shares its citrus, woody and musky accords with Korres Philosia, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 653 community ratings.

  3. Obvious Une Figue — 76% scent match

    Offers a clean, botanical outdoor freshness that evokes the green, woody nuances of Korres Philosia.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Korres Philosia, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 286 community ratings.

  4. Fragrance World Le Bois Blanc — 84% scent match

    Evokes the crisp conifer and woody character of Korres Philosia, leaning into a similarly fresh and aromatic botanical space.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Korres Philosia, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 28 community ratings.

  5. Zara Unusual Fruit Eau de Parfum — 77% scent match

    Plays in a similar fresh and unconventional fruit-and-wood territory as Korres Philosia.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and musky accords with Korres Philosia, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 41 community ratings.

Which Korres Philosia dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Le Bois Blanc, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Korres Philosia.

Which Korres Philosia dupe lasts longest?

Fragrance World Le Bois Blanc, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Korres Philosia.

Which Korres Philosia dupe is closest to the original?

Fragrance World Le Bois Blanc, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Korres Philosia itself sells from £28.55 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Korres Philosia dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Santa Cruz actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Korres Philosia. 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 Korres Philosia dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragrance World Le Bois Blanc comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-30.