Obvious Un Musc dupe — cheaper alternatives

Obvious Un Musc: released in 2020, musky, aromatic and woody, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 1/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Obvious Un Musc dupe?

The closest Obvious Un Musc dupe we found is Obvious Un Bois — 83% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Obvious Un Musc 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 Obvious Un MuscProjection
1Obvious Un Bois83%about $45 (−25%)4h vs 4h5/10
2Comme des Garcons Odeur 5379%about $40 (−33%)4h vs 4h5/10
3Escentric Molecules Escentric 0379%about $65 (+8%)6h vs 4h7/10
4Molinard Gingembre78%about $50 (−17%)4h vs 4h5/10
5Malin+Goetz Bergamot78%about $55* (−8%)4h vs 4h4/10
  1. Obvious Un Bois — 83% scent match

    Evokes a similar clean woody aesthetic in the same family as Un Musc, offering a minimalist profile for a modest price.

    It shares its woody, amber and fresh spicy accords with Obvious Un Musc, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 289 community ratings.

  2. Comme des Garcons Odeur 53 — 79% scent match

    Shares the clean, airy, and abstract synthetic aura found in Un Musc, leaning into fresh and unconventional territory.

    It lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 881 community ratings.

  3. Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 — 79% scent match

    Explores a similar woody and aromatic structure with a modern, skin-like transparency akin to Un Musc.

    It shares its woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Obvious Un Musc, opens on Ginger too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 1,632 community ratings.

  4. Molinard Gingembre — 78% scent match

    Highlights the bright, spicy ginger facets that anchor the opening character of Un Musc.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Obvious Un Musc, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 257 community ratings.

  5. Malin+Goetz Bergamot — 78% scent match

    Captures a similar uplifting citrus and clean freshness reminiscent of the brighter opening moments in Un Musc.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Obvious Un Musc, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 355 community ratings.

Which Obvious Un Musc dupe is cheapest?

Comme des Garcons Odeur 53, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Obvious Un Musc.

Which Obvious Un Musc dupe lasts longest?

Escentric Molecules Escentric 03, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Obvious Un Musc.

Which Obvious Un Musc dupe is closest to the original?

Obvious Un Bois, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Obvious Un Musc dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Obvious Un Bois saves you about $20 a year against Obvious Un Musc. 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 Obvious Un Musc dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Obvious Un Musc notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-05.