Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus: released in 2011, woody, fresh spicy and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire Sport — 76% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $110 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 76% | about $20 (−82%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire | 75% | about $25 (−77%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Bentley Infinite Intense | 74% | about $25 (−77%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | The Dua Brand Pure London | 86% | about $60 (−45%) | 2h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Jacques Bogart Bois de Vetiver | 82% | about $20 (−82%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
This lighter, citrus-infused take on the vetiver theme aligns well with the fresh, spicy, and woody character of Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus, opens on Bergamot and Nutmeg too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,281 community ratings.
While darker and more focused on ink and cypress, it shares the prominent vetiver and woody earthiness that defines Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
A woody, spicy composition that evokes a similar masculine elegance and aromatic complexity to the profile of Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 727 community ratings.
A sophisticated blend that captures the spicy, woody essence of Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus with a similar focus on vetiver and aromatic depth.
It shares its woody, aromatic and green accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus and lasts about 2h against 6h.
This scent offers a crisp, earthy vetiver profile that echoes the woody and aromatic character found in Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus.
It shares its woody, earthy and aromatic accords with Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 26 community ratings.
Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus.
The Dua Brand Pure London, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire Sport saves you about $130 a year against Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus. 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. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.