Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo: released in 1995, woody, amber and balsamic, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo dupe we found is Etro Sandalo — 85% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $190 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etro Sandalo | 85% | about $65 (−66%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lush Shade | 80% | about $35 (−82%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Santa Maria Novella Sandalo | 88% | about $55 (−71%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | JD Jeffrey Dame JD Santal Superbe | 83% | about $55 (−71%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Purple Wood | 79% | about $25 (−87%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
A sophisticated woody fragrance that shares the aromatic and earthy depth of Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo at a significantly lower cost.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 377 community ratings.
A minimalist and earthy sandalwood scent that captures the raw, woody essence of the reference with a very accessible price point.
It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 563 community ratings.
This classic composition offers a similarly dry, woody experience that mirrors the aromatic sandalwood character found in Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 77 community ratings.
This fragrance leans into the creamy, balsamic qualities of sandalwood, providing a warm and comforting profile reminiscent of the original.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 25 community ratings.
This budget-friendly option focuses on the warm, resinous aspects of sandalwood, evoking a similar woody atmosphere to the reference.
It shares its citrus and warm spicy accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo, opens on Orange too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 24 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Purple Wood, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo.
JD Jeffrey Dame JD Santal Superbe, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo.
Santa Maria Novella Sandalo, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Etro Sandalo saves you about $185 a year against Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo. 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. JD Jeffrey Dame JD Santal Superbe comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.