Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto dupe — cheaper alternatives

Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto: released in 2024, amber, woody and fresh spicy, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto dupe?

The closest Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto dupe we found is Comme des Garcons — 86% match, about $125 (estimate) versus about $495 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto 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 Le Labo Osmanthus 19 KyotoProjection
1Comme des Garcons86%about $125 (−75%)7h vs 4h6/10
2Coreterno Freakincense82%about $145 (−71%)6h vs 4h7/10
3James Heeley Cardinal78%about $180 (−64%)5h vs 4h6/10
4Giardini Di Toscana Christos75%about $135 (−73%)8h vs 4h9/10
5Diptyque Tempo Eau de Parfum70%about $255 (−48%)6h vs 4h6/10
  1. Comme des Garcons — 86% scent match

    A classic incense-forward fragrance that captures the same serene, woody, and balsamic spirit present in the Le Labo reference.

    It shares its fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords with Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 1,046 community ratings.

  2. Coreterno Freakincense — 82% scent match

    Shares a deep, resinous incense character that evokes the meditative and woody atmosphere found in Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto.

    It shares its amber, balsamic and aromatic accords with Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 211 community ratings.

  3. James Heeley Cardinal — 78% scent match

    Offers a clean, airy take on incense and resins that aligns with the sophisticated, minimalist profile of the Le Labo scent.

    It shares its amber, fresh spicy and balsamic accords with Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,401 community ratings.

  4. Giardini Di Toscana Christos — 75% scent match

    Leans into a rich, balsamic resinous quality that provides a similar contemplative depth to the woody notes in Osmanthus 19 Kyoto.

    It shares its amber, woody and balsamic accords with Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto, lasts about 8h against 4h and carries 501 community ratings.

  5. Diptyque Tempo Eau de Parfum — 70% scent match

    While more patchouli-focused, it shares the aromatic and woody complexity that defines the Le Labo fragrance's dry-down.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 2,337 community ratings.

Which Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto dupe is cheapest?

Comme des Garcons, at about $125 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto.

Which Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto dupe lasts longest?

Giardini Di Toscana Christos, at about 8h on skin, against about 4h for Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto.

Which Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto dupe is closest to the original?

Comme des Garcons, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Comme des Garcons Comme des Garcons saves you about $540 a year against Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto. 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 Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Giardini Di Toscana Christos comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Kyoto notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-30.