Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona dupe — cheaper alternatives

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona: released in 2024, leather, green and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona dupe?

The closest Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona dupe we found is Sarah Baker Perfumes Riders (Bascule) — 87% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $270 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona 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 Papillon Artisan Perfumes EponaProjection
1Sarah Baker Perfumes Riders (Bascule)87%about $80 (−70%)7h vs 7h7/10
2Pekji Zeybek81%about $80 (−70%)7h vs 7h6/10
3Tabac Original78%about $15 (−94%)5h vs 7h8/10
4Marlou Ambilux75%about $155 (−43%)7h vs 7h7/10
5Tabac Original Black Edition After Shave75%about $30 (−89%)7h vs 7h6/10
  1. Sarah Baker Perfumes Riders (Bascule) — 87% scent match

    Captures the rugged, equestrian leather and hay character of Epona with a similarly evocative, atmospheric approach to animalic notes.

    It shares its green, leather and sweet accords with Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 141 community ratings.

  2. Pekji Zeybek — 81% scent match

    A bold, herbal, and animalic composition that mirrors the earthy, leathery intensity present in the reference scent.

    It shares its green, herbal and leather accords with Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 112 community ratings.

  3. Tabac Original — 78% scent match

    Offers a classic, herbal, and soapy profile that shares the traditional, rustic charm found in the heart of Epona.

    It shares its herbal accords with Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,028 community ratings.

  4. Marlou Ambilux — 75% scent match

    Explores a similar animalic and balsamic territory, offering a raw, skin-like quality that resonates with the base of the reference.

    It shares its leather, animalic and amber accords with Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 494 community ratings.

  5. Tabac Original Black Edition After Shave — 75% scent match

    Provides a modern, slightly darker take on the classic herbal and soapy structure, aligning well with the balsamic undertones of Epona.

    It shares its amber, balsamic and animalic accords with Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 6 community ratings.

Which Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona dupe is cheapest?

Tabac Original, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona.

Which Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona dupe lasts longest?

Pekji Zeybek, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona.

Which Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona dupe is closest to the original?

Sarah Baker Perfumes Riders (Bascule), at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sarah Baker Perfumes Riders (Bascule) saves you about $275 a year against Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona. 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 Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Pekji Zeybek comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-30.