Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace dupe — cheaper alternatives

Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace: released in 2026, marine, amber and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace dupe?

The closest Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace dupe we found is Clue Perfumery The Point — 91% match, about $210 (estimate) versus about $260 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace 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 Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s EmbraceProjection
1Clue Perfumery The Point91%about $210 (−19%)6h vs 7h7/10
2Zoologist Perfumes Squid84%about $240 (−8%)7h vs 7h7/10
3Pineward Perfumes Coastal Veil79%about $175 (−33%)7h vs 7h8/10
4Lalique Encre Noire76%about $25 (−90%)6h vs 7h7/10
5Maison Martin Margiela Sailing Day75%about $80 (−69%)5h vs 7h5/10
  1. Clue Perfumery The Point — 91% scent match

    Evokes the aquatic, atmospheric feel of Pictura Fragrans Rusalka's Embrace, weaving marine notes and cool wood into a moody, mineral-laced embrace.

    It shares its marine, floral and aromatic accords with Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 534 community ratings.

  2. Zoologist Perfumes Squid — 84% scent match

    Shares a deeply oceanic, ambergris-driven core reminiscent of Pictura Fragrans Rusalka's Embrace, offering an inky and atmospheric marine journey.

    It shares its amber, aromatic and woody accords with Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 3,155 community ratings.

  3. Pineward Perfumes Coastal Veil — 79% scent match

    Evokes the chilly pine and marine interplay of Pictura Fragrans Rusalka's Embrace, leaning heavily into a rugged seaside forest character.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and marine accords with Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 228 community ratings.

  4. Lalique Encre Noire — 76% scent match

    Brings a moody, damp wood and earthy profile reminiscent of the atmospheric depths of Pictura Fragrans Rusalka's Embrace.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 25,605 community ratings.

  5. Maison Martin Margiela Sailing Day — 75% scent match

    Offers an aquatic freshness adjacent to the marine tones of Pictura Fragrans Rusalka's Embrace, though with a much brighter profile.

    It shares its marine, aromatic and aldehydic accords with Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 5,158 community ratings.

Which Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace dupe is cheapest?

Lalique Encre Noire, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace.

Which Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace dupe lasts longest?

Zoologist Perfumes Squid, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace.

Which Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace dupe is closest to the original?

Clue Perfumery The Point, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Clue Perfumery The Point saves you about $75 a year against Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace. 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 Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zoologist Perfumes Squid comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Pictura Fragrans Rusalka’s Embrace notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-22.