Mallo VAR: released in 2025, woody, aromatic and earthy, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mallo VAR dupe we found is Guerlain Vetiver Parfum — 85% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $260 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mallo VAR dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mallo VAR | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guerlain Vetiver Parfum | 85% | about $110 (−58%) | 7h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Guerlain Vetiver | 83% | about $95 (−63%) | 6h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Nishane Sultan Vetiver | 81% | about $200 (−23%) | 8h vs 9h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire | 79% | about $25 (−90%) | 6h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Bentley For Men Absolute | 77% | about $25 (−90%) | 6h vs 9h | 7/10 |
Evokes the deep woody and earthy character of VAR with a rich, aromatic profile rooted in classic vetiver.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Mallo VAR, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 998 community ratings.
Shares a similar green and earthy temperament with VAR, leaning into a crisp, traditional aromatic space.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Mallo VAR, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 6,848 community ratings.
A much more potent extraction of earthy woods that matches the intense, balsamic backbone found in VAR.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Mallo VAR, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 1,666 community ratings.
Mirrors the dark, earthy, and woody depth of VAR with a prominent focus on shadowy vetiver.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Mallo VAR, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
An uncompromising woody experience that echoes the rich sandalwood and resinous tones of VAR.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Mallo VAR, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 3,670 community ratings.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Mallo VAR.
Nishane Sultan Vetiver, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for Mallo VAR.
Guerlain Vetiver Parfum, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Vetiver Parfum saves you about $220 a year against Mallo VAR. 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, these cover it: Nishane Sultan Vetiver (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Mallo VAR notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-23.