Penhaligon's The Cut: released in 2025, aromatic, woody and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's The Cut dupe we found is Kenzo Homme Indigo — 83% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $240 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's The Cut dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's The Cut | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenzo Homme Indigo | 83% | about $65 (−73%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Snif Sweet Ash | 79% | about $90 (−62%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Alfred Dunhill Dunhill | 79% | about $35 (−85%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Bath & Body Works Mahogany Woods | 79% | about $25 (−90%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Azzaro The Most Wanted Intense | 76% | about $55 (−77%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Offers a fresh green and aromatic profile that runs parallel to the vibrant botanical structure of Penhaligon's The Cut.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Penhaligon's The Cut, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 801 community ratings.
Captures a similar airy woody depth as Penhaligon's The Cut, albeit leaning slightly sweeter in the dry-down.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Penhaligon's The Cut, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 727 community ratings.
In the same aromatic green family as Penhaligon's The Cut, offering a classic herbal freshness backed by solid woods.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Penhaligon's The Cut, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 694 community ratings.
Presents a bold aromatic character reminiscent of the richer spicy elements found in Penhaligon's The Cut.
It shares its lavender, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Penhaligon's The Cut, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,511 community ratings.
Evokes the herbal and woody presence of Penhaligon's The Cut, leaning into a warmer and cozier forest profile at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Penhaligon's The Cut, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 350 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Bath & Body Works Mahogany Woods, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Penhaligon's The Cut.
Kenzo Homme Indigo, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Penhaligon's The Cut.
Kenzo Homme Indigo, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Penhaligon's The Cut itself sells from €200 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Kenzo Kenzo Homme Indigo saves you about $255 a year against Penhaligon's The Cut. 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. Kenzo Kenzo Homme Indigo comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's The Cut notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-19.