L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe: released in 2006, fresh spicy, woody and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe dupe we found is Akro Haze — 84% match, about $160 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akro Haze | 84% | about $160 (−11%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Amouage Memoir Man | 83% | about $250* (+39%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Histoires de Parfums 1828 | 81% | about $60 (−67%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Geo. F. Trumper Eucris Eau de Toilette | 79% | about $75 (−58%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Bottega Veneta Pour Homme | 78% | about $90 (−50%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Centers heavily around herbal absinthe notes reminiscent of the green opening of L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,096 community ratings.
A richer, darker interpretation that echoes the wormwood, absinthe, and coniferous woods of L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe, opens on Wormwood too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 3,946 community ratings.
Shares a similar conifer and fresh spicy profile reminiscent of L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe, leaning toward airy woods.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,439 community ratings.
Brings a dark, mossy, and aromatic gentlemanly vibe akin to the pine and resin depths of L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe, opens on Black Currant too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 318 community ratings.
Features a prominent conifer and balsamic heart that feels close in spirit to L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,549 community ratings.
Histoires de Parfums 1828, at about $60 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe.
Amouage Memoir Man, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe.
Akro Haze, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Akro Haze saves you about $30 a year against L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe. 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. Amouage Memoir Man comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.