La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento dupe — cheaper alternatives

La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento: released in 2025, warm spicy, cacao and sweet, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento dupe?

The closest La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento dupe we found is Akro Dark — 89% match, about $120 (estimate) versus about $355 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento 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 La Closerie des Parfums Cacao PimentoProjection
1Akro Dark89%about $120 (−66%)6h vs 9h7/10
2Serge Lutens Écrin de Fumée86%about $130 (−63%)7h vs 9h7/10
3Tom Ford Black Orchid84%about $100 (−72%)8h vs 9h8/10
4Elie Saab Nuit Noor82%about $65 (−82%)8h vs 9h7/10
5Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico84%about $80 (−77%)7h vs 9h6/10
  1. Akro Dark — 89% scent match

    Leans into the same dark chocolate and bittersweet alcoholic notes found in Cacao Pimento, creating a decadent gourmand aura.

    It shares its warm spicy, cacao and sweet accords with La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 1,510 community ratings.

  2. Serge Lutens Écrin de Fumée — 86% scent match

    Evokes the smoky, tobacco-laden warmth reminiscent of Cacao Pimento, though with a drier and more atmospheric finish.

    It shares its woody, cacao and tobacco accords with La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 1,847 community ratings.

  3. Tom Ford Black Orchid — 84% scent match

    Captures a similar dark, spicy, and earthy sweetness that runs through the profile of Cacao Pimento.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and sweet accords with La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 32,626 community ratings.

  4. Elie Saab Nuit Noor — 82% scent match

    Reminiscent of the rich, spicy complexity in Cacao Pimento, wrapped in a luxurious and resinous oriental framework.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and sweet accords with La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 391 community ratings.

  5. Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico — 84% scent match — discontinued

    Brings out a prominent woody cacao character close to the heart of Cacao Pimento, accented by earthy and spicy tones.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and cacao accords with La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 2,415 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento dupe is cheapest?

Elie Saab Nuit Noor, at about $65 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento.

Which La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento dupe lasts longest?

Tom Ford Black Orchid, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento.

Which La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento dupe is closest to the original?

Akro Dark, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Akro Dark saves you about $340 a year against La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento. 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 La Closerie des Parfums Cacao Pimento dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Tom Ford Black Orchid (8.3h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-23.