Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli dupe — cheaper alternatives

Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli: released in 1996, woody, patchouli and earthy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli dupe?

The closest Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli dupe we found is Etro Patchouly — 86% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Lorenzo Villoresi PatchouliProjection
1Etro Patchouly86%about $65 (−59%)6h vs 7h6/10
2Molinard Patchouli Eau de Parfum84%about $75 (−53%)7h vs 7h7/10
3Franck Boclet Patchouli82%about $90 (−44%)7h vs 7h8/10
4Reminiscence Patchouli pour Homme81%about $50 (−69%)6h vs 7h7/10
5Givenchy Gentleman (2017)79%about $95* (−41%)5h vs 7h6/10
  1. Etro Patchouly — 86% scent match

    In the same family as Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli, offering an old-school herbal depth with a smooth, earthy dry-down.

    It shares its woody, patchouli and aromatic accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 644 community ratings.

  2. Molinard Patchouli Eau de Parfum — 84% scent match

    Evokes the deep, earthy character of Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli, carrying a rich woody warmth through the dry-down.

    It shares its patchouli, woody and warm spicy accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 589 community ratings.

  3. Franck Boclet Patchouli — 82% scent match

    A warmer, slightly sweeter take on the bold woodiness found in Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli.

    It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli, opens on Patchouli too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 187 community ratings.

  4. Reminiscence Patchouli pour Homme — 81% scent match

    Shares a similar woody, balsamic weight with Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli, leaning into a rugged, aromatic presence.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 193 community ratings.

  5. Givenchy Gentleman (2017) — 79% scent match

    Captures a similar vintage patchouli-and-leather depth reminiscent of the classic structure in Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli.

    It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and lavender accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 3,241 community ratings.

Which Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli dupe is cheapest?

Reminiscence Patchouli pour Homme, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli.

Which Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli dupe lasts longest?

Molinard Patchouli Eau de Parfum, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli.

Which Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli dupe is closest to the original?

Etro Patchouly, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Etro Patchouly saves you about $140 a year against Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli. 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 Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Molinard Patchouli Eau de Parfum comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-07.