Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara: released in 2017, woody, amber and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Eternal Vanille — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $330 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Eternal Vanille | 82% | about $20 (−94%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Parfums de Marly Oajan | 82% | about $180* (−45%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Tesori d'Oriente Vaniglia e Zenzero del Madagascar | 79% | about $10 (−97%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Etro Marquetry | 78% | about $70 (−79%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Histoires de Parfums Noir Patchouli | 76% | about $185* (−44%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Mirrors the rich vanilla and resinous amber depth found in Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara with remarkable smoothness.
It shares its woody, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 428 community ratings.
Shares the decadent cinnamon and warm honeyed amber richness reminiscent of Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara, leaning into spiced luxury.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords with Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 7,028 community ratings.
Evokes the warm vanilla and amber character of Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara, offering a comforting sweet profile at an exceptional value.
It shares its woody, vanilla and powdery accords with Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 836 community ratings.
Blends similar warm spices and resinous touches that evoke the comforting cozy ambiance of Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara.
It shares its amber, vanilla and woody accords with Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 202 community ratings.
Captures the earthy patchouli and woody backbone present in the dry-down of Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara.
It shares its patchouli, warm spicy and woody accords with Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,072 community ratings.
Tesori d'Oriente Vaniglia e Zenzero del Madagascar, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara.
Parfums de Marly Oajan, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara.
Lattafa Perfumes Eternal Vanille, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Eternal Vanille saves you about $450 a year against Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Parfums de Marly Oajan comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-12.