Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V dupe — cheaper alternatives

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V: released in 2013, warm spicy, leather and sweet, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V dupe?

The closest Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V dupe we found is Kerosene Promises, Promises — 81% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $100 for a 100 ml bottle.

The four closest scent matches — the best Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 4 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 Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café VProjection
1Kerosene Promises, Promises81%about $80 (−20%)8h vs 7h7/10
2Fragrance World King80%about $30 (−70%)6h vs 7h6/10
3Lush Cardamom Coffee84%about $80 (−20%)6h vs 7h7/10
4Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes California Chocolate82%about $1006h vs 7h7/10
  1. Kerosene Promises, Promises — 81% scent match

    Brings a cozy, gourmand-adjacent sweetness to the table that calls to mind the decadent milky and spicy depth of Café V.

    It shares its vanilla and sweet accords with Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 293 community ratings.

  2. Fragrance World King — 80% scent match

    Shares a similar dense, spicy warmth reminiscent of Café V, offering a budget-friendly option with strong presence.

    It shares its sweet and warm spicy accords with Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 139 community ratings.

  3. Lush Cardamom Coffee — 84% scent match

    Evokes the spiced, warm coffee character of Café V, leaning into a rich aromatic blend of cardamom and roasted beans.

    It shares its warm spicy, coffee and woody accords with Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 871 community ratings.

  4. Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes California Chocolate — 82% scent match

    Created by the same house, this alternative shares the rich, artisan cacao and gourmand DNA present in Café V.

    It shares its sweet, warm spicy and woody accords with Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 353 community ratings.

Which Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World King, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V.

Which Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V dupe lasts longest?

Kerosene Promises, Promises, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V.

Which Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V dupe is closest to the original?

Lush Cardamom Coffee, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Kerosene Promises, Promises saves you about $30 a year against Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V. 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 Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 4 last a full 8 hours. Kerosene Promises, Promises comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Café V notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-25.