La Lettre Oia: released in 2026, citrus, woody and sweet, about 3h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest La Lettre Oia dupe we found is Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin — 91% match, about $185 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best La Lettre Oia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs La Lettre Oia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin | 91% | about $185 (+23%) | 5h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Vertus Narcos'is | 83% | about $190 (+27%) | 7h vs 3h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Champaca | 81% | about $195 (+30%) | 4h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Cistus | 79% | about $175 (+17%) | 6h vs 3h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Ansaam Gold | 78% | about $25 (−83%) | 6h vs 3h | 7/10 |
Evokes the bright citrus-forward opening and minimalist woody foundation reminiscent of La Lettre Oia.
It shares its citrus, woody and fruity accords with La Lettre Oia, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 2,192 community ratings.
Delivers a punchy fruit and sweet spice profile that plays in a similar rich sensory neighborhood.
It shares its fruity and sweet accords with La Lettre Oia, lasts about 7h against 3h and carries 2,316 community ratings.
Merges a sheer woody backbone with warm floral nuance, offering a budget-friendly relative to La Lettre Oia.
It shares its woody, white floral and sweet accords with La Lettre Oia, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 191 community ratings.
Leans into woody, resinous warmth that mirrors the comforting dry-down character of La Lettre Oia.
It shares its woody and sweet accords with La Lettre Oia, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 172 community ratings.
Shares a sweet, powdery, and fruit-tinged aura that resonates with the sweeter aspects of La Lettre Oia.
It shares its sweet, fruity and citrus accords with La Lettre Oia, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 2,024 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Ansaam Gold, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than La Lettre Oia.
Vertus Narcos'is, at about 7h on skin, against about 3h for La Lettre Oia.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin actually costs about $50 a year MORE than La Lettre Oia. 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. Vertus Narcos'is comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
La Lettre Oia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-27.