Lush The Smell of Freedom dupe — cheaper alternatives

Lush The Smell of Freedom: released in 2010, fresh spicy, woody and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Lush The Smell of Freedom dupe?

The closest Lush The Smell of Freedom dupe we found is Bentley For Men Absolute — 73% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Lush The Smell of Freedom 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.
#	Alternative	Scent match	Est. price (100 ml)	Longevity vs Lush The Smell of Freedom	Projection
1	Bentley For Men Absolute	73%	about $25 (−79%)	6h vs 6h	7/10
2	Lalique Encre Noire	72%	about $25 (−79%)	6h vs 6h	7/10
3	Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal	70%	about $30 (−75%)	8h vs 6h	9/10
4	Armaf Oud	70%	about $40 (−67%)	7h vs 6h	7/10
5	Lush Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station	82%	about $80 (−33%)	7h vs 6h	7/10

Bentley For Men Absolute — 73% scent match
Offers a similarly dry, woody, and spicy experience that leans into the same rugged, outdoorsy territory as the reference.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and oud accords with Lush The Smell of Freedom, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,670 community ratings.
Lalique Encre Noire — 72% scent match
While darker and more vetiver-focused, it shares the same deep, woody, and atmospheric intensity found in the reference scent.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords with Lush The Smell of Freedom, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal — 70% scent match
Provides a potent, woody, and spicy profile that mirrors the oud-forward, earthy complexity of the reference fragrance.
It shares its warm spicy, oud and fresh spicy accords with Lush The Smell of Freedom, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 567 community ratings.
Armaf Oud — 70% scent match
Leans into the same spicy, woody, and resinous accords, providing a similar aromatic experience at a much lower price point.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords with Lush The Smell of Freedom, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 683 community ratings.
Lush Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station — 82% scent match
Evokes the spicy, warm, and slightly exotic woody depth that defines the heart of The Smell of Freedom.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords with Lush The Smell of Freedom, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 16 community ratings.

Which Lush The Smell of Freedom dupe is cheapest?

Bentley For Men Absolute, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Lush The Smell of Freedom.

Which Lush The Smell of Freedom dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Lush The Smell of Freedom.

Which Lush The Smell of Freedom dupe is closest to the original?

Lush Smell of Freedom Part 2: Old Delhi Station, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Lush The Smell of Freedom dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bentley Bentley For Men Absolute saves you about $140 a year against Lush The Smell of Freedom. 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 Lush The Smell of Freedom dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal (8.1h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-11-07.