L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha dupe — cheaper alternatives

L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha: released in 2006, woody, warm spicy and leather, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha dupe?

The closest L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha dupe we found is L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu — 86% match, about $165 (estimate) versus about $165 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#	Alternative	Scent match	Est. price (100 ml)	Longevity vs L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha	Projection
1	L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu	86%	about $165*	6h vs 7h	6/10
2	Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Jaisalmer	83%	about $165	5h vs 7h	7/10
3	Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca	81%	about $85* (−48%)	8h vs 7h	6/10
4	BDK Parfums Gris Charnel	79%	about $25* (−85%)	6h vs 7h	5/10
5	Malin+Goetz Leather	77%	about $135 (−18%)	5h vs 7h	6/10

L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu — 86% scent match
Comes from the same creative family as L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha, utilizing a similar exotic vetiver and dry incense structure.
It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 4,191 community ratings.
Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Jaisalmer — 83% scent match
Evokes the smoky incense and dry spiced character of L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha, leaning heavily into atmospheric temple woods.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 887 community ratings.
Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca — 81% scent match
Shares the earthy, raw leather and mineral nuances reminiscent of L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha, but with a more rustic feel.
It shares its leather, earthy and amber accords with L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 265 community ratings.
BDK Parfums Gris Charnel — 79% scent match
Captures a similar sophisticated warmth found in L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha, though with a much creamier sandalwood and tea core.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 8,656 community ratings.
Malin+Goetz Leather — 77% scent match
Leans into the rugged leather undertones reminiscent of L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha, though streamlined for modern wear.
It shares its woody, leather and warm spicy accords with L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 435 community ratings.

Which L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha dupe is cheapest?

BDK Parfums Gris Charnel, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha.

Which L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha dupe lasts longest?

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha.

Which L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha dupe is closest to the original?

L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu works out about the same as L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha over a year. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca (8.2h) — 1 of 5.

L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-27.