Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum dupe — cheaper alternatives

Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum: released in 2015, fresh spicy, leather and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum dupe?

The closest Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum dupe we found is Ted Lapidus Oud Noir — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Molinard Cuir Eau de ParfumProjection
1Ted Lapidus Oud Noir85%about $25* (−37%)6h vs 6h8/10
2Monotheme Venezia Leather82%about $20 (−50%)6h vs 6h5/10
3Pal Zileri Cuoio81%about $35 (−12%)7h vs 6h7/10
4Cerruti 1881 Signature78%about $35 (−12%)6h vs 6h7/10
5MAC Lady Danger76%about $55 (+38%)5h vs 6h7/10
  1. Ted Lapidus Oud Noir — 85% scent match

    Evokes the dark, spiced leather and oud character of Molinard Cuir, leaning into a rich woody territory.

    It shares its leather, warm spicy and woody accords with Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum, opens on Nutmeg too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 311 community ratings.

  2. Monotheme Venezia Leather — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar warm leather presence reminiscent of Molinard Cuir, though stripped down to a more linear profile.

    It shares its leather, woody and animalic accords with Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 186 community ratings.

  3. Pal Zileri Cuoio — 81% scent match

    Brings forward a smooth, sophisticated leather profile that sits comfortably in the same family as Molinard Cuir.

    It shares its leather, warm spicy and amber accords with Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 136 community ratings.

  4. Cerruti 1881 Signature — 78% scent match

    Combines spices and woods in a manner that feels tangent to the aromatic structure of Molinard Cuir.

    It shares its fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber accords with Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum, opens on Nutmeg too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 212 community ratings.

  5. MAC Lady Danger — 76% scent match

    Offers a bold, intense character that touches upon the fiery spice elements found in Molinard Cuir.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and animalic accords with Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 274 community ratings.

Which Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum dupe is cheapest?

Monotheme Venezia Leather, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum.

Which Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum dupe lasts longest?

Pal Zileri Cuoio, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum.

Which Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum dupe is closest to the original?

Ted Lapidus Oud Noir, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ted Lapidus Oud Noir saves you about $20 a year against Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Pal Zileri Cuoio comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Molinard Cuir Eau de Parfum notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-07.