Nusuk Sama dupe — closest scent matches

Nusuk Sama: released in 2025, citrus, aromatic and ozonic, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Nusuk Sama dupe?

The closest Nusuk Sama scent match we found is French Avenue Ravine Ice — 86% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Nusuk Sama 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Nusuk SamaProjection
1French Avenue Ravine Ice86%about $40 (+14%)5h vs 8h8/10
2Dossier Woody Sage82%about $355h vs 8h4/10
3Mancera Lemon Line81%about $95 (+171%)6h vs 8h7/10
4Khadlaj Perfumes Karus Gold Absolu80%about $45 (+29%)6h vs 8h8/10
5John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal79%about $60 (+71%)4h vs 8h7/10
  1. French Avenue Ravine Ice — 86% scent match

    Shares the crisp, ozonic coastal atmosphere found in Nusuk Sama, blending vibrant citrus with an airy herbal freshness.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and herbal accords with Nusuk Sama, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 371 community ratings.

  2. Dossier Woody Sage — 82% scent match

    Recalls the herbal and earthy profile of Nusuk Sama with a soft, mineral-infused sea salt and sage dry-down.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and herbal accords with Nusuk Sama, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 315 community ratings.

  3. Mancera Lemon Line — 81% scent match

    Leans into the same bright and zesty citrus opening as Nusuk Sama, backed by a clean and aromatic musky presence.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Nusuk Sama, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 1,534 community ratings.

  4. Khadlaj Perfumes Karus Gold Absolu — 80% scent match

    Features a similar aromatic and fresh character to Nusuk Sama, rounded out by a smooth amber-kissed base.

    It shares its musky, citrus and aromatic accords with Nusuk Sama, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 278 community ratings.

  5. John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal — 79% scent match

    Captures a similar breezy and aromatic spirit to Nusuk Sama, emphasizing crisp citrus and clean herbal accords.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and musky accords with Nusuk Sama, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 4h against 8h and carries 489 community ratings.

Which Nusuk Sama dupe is cheapest?

Dossier Woody Sage, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Nusuk Sama dupe lasts longest?

Mancera Lemon Line, at about 6h on skin, against about 8h for Nusuk Sama.

Which Nusuk Sama dupe is closest to the original?

French Avenue Ravine Ice, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Nusuk Sama itself sells from $34.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Nusuk Sama dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — French Avenue Ravine Ice actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Nusuk Sama. 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 Nusuk Sama dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mancera Lemon Line comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-19.