Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura: released in 2026, clay, smoky and earthy, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura dupe we found is Toskovat' Inexcusable Evil — 89% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toskovat' Inexcusable Evil | 89% | about $25 (15 ml) | 9h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca | 85% | about $120 (−43%) | 8h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Neandertal Dark | 84% | about $230 (+10%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst | 79% | about $20 (−90%) | 8h vs 8h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Philos Pura | 75% | about $20 (−90%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Evokes the stark, metallic, and smoky mineral atmosphere of Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura, leaning heavily into atmospheric and historical tension.
It shares its mineral, smoky and metallic accords with Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura, opens on gunpowder too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 1,723 community ratings.
Shares the rich, earthy clay and warm dusty terracotta feel reminiscent of Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura.
It shares its clay and earthy accords with Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 282 community ratings.
Features a similar primal, earthy, and mineral-driven profile that aligns with the moody character of Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura.
It shares its woody, smoky and aquatic accords with Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura, opens on Ginger too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 217 community ratings.
Presents a deep, resinous, and smoky profile that sits comfortably in the same dark family as Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura.
It shares its floral accords with Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 4,210 community ratings.
Provides an intensely projecting, complex scent trail that offers a budget-friendly option for adventurous perfume wearers.
It lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 429 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura.
Toskovat' Inexcusable Evil, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura.
Toskovat' Inexcusable Evil, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Toskovat' Inexcusable Evil saves you about $185 a year against Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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, these cover it: Toskovat' Inexcusable Evil (8.6h) and Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Salamanca (8.3h) — 2 of 5.
Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-23.