Lore Somewhere but Nowhere: released in 2025, woody, leather and warm spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lore Somewhere but Nowhere dupe we found is Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt — 87% match, about $140 (estimate) versus about $255 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lore Somewhere but Nowhere dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lore Somewhere but Nowhere | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt | 87% | about $140 (−45%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Fine'ry. Jungle Santal | 85% | about $40 (−84%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Zara Energetically New York | 84% | about $40 (−84%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Commodity Book - | 83% | about $55 (−78%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Phlur Somebody Wood | 81% | about $40 (−84%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Presents a rich sandalwood and cedar impression that leans into the same woody territory as Somewhere but Nowhere.
It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Lore Somewhere but Nowhere, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,659 community ratings.
Evokes the warm woody and papyrus-like character of Somewhere but Nowhere, offering a cozy approach to dry woods at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Lore Somewhere but Nowhere, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 351 community ratings.
Brings a smooth cardamom and sandalwood combination that echoes the warm and aromatic facets of Somewhere but Nowhere.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with Lore Somewhere but Nowhere, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,647 community ratings.
Shares a similar dry woody and aromatic profile reminiscent of the cedar and tea qualities found in Somewhere but Nowhere.
It shares its woody, powdery and green accords with Lore Somewhere but Nowhere, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 464 community ratings.
Leans into a soft, cozy woods character that feels at home in the same family as Somewhere but Nowhere.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Lore Somewhere but Nowhere, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 643 community ratings.
Fine'ry. Jungle Santal, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Lore Somewhere but Nowhere.
Zara Energetically New York, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Lore Somewhere but Nowhere.
Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt saves you about $170 a year against Lore Somewhere but Nowhere. 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. Zara Energetically New York comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lore Somewhere but Nowhere notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-20.