Mendittorosa South: released in 2013, woody, nutty and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mendittorosa South dupe we found is Comme des Garcons Odeur 53 — 82% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $220 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mendittorosa South dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mendittorosa South | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comme des Garcons Odeur 53 | 82% | about $40 (−82%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kingston Ferry | 78% | about $100 (−55%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Etat Libre d'Orange Story of Your Life | 72% | about $105 (−52%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Teo Cabanel Je Ne Sais Quoi | 70% | about $95 (−57%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Profumo di Firenze Fior di Pane | 68% | about $125 (−43%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Shares a similarly avant-garde, abstract, and airy character that evokes the unconventional, mineral-forward atmosphere found in Mendittorosa South.
It lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 881 community ratings.
Captures a similarly atmospheric and green, slightly savory profile that feels grounded in nature, reminiscent of the unique botanical structure of South.
It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Mendittorosa South, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 224 community ratings.
Offers a similarly nuanced and artistic composition that leans into woody and aromatic territory, echoing the complex, savory depth of South.
It shares its woody accords with Mendittorosa South, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,106 community ratings.
Features a prominent nutty and toasted grain accord that sits in the same family as the bread and hazelnut notes in South.
It shares its woody, powdery and green accords with Mendittorosa South, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 847 community ratings.
Focuses on a warm, bready, and powdery aesthetic that provides a similar comforting, savory experience to the heart of South.
It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Mendittorosa South, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 370 community ratings.
Comme des Garcons Odeur 53, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Mendittorosa South.
Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kingston Ferry, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Mendittorosa South.
Comme des Garcons Odeur 53, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Comme des Garcons Odeur 53 saves you about $265 a year against Mendittorosa South. 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. Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kingston Ferry comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mendittorosa South notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.