Prada Infusion de Santal Chai dupe — cheaper alternatives

Prada Infusion de Santal Chai: released in 2026, warm spicy, woody and lactonic, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Prada Infusion de Santal Chai dupe?

The closest Prada Infusion de Santal Chai dupe we found is Zara Golden Chai — 90% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Prada Infusion de Santal Chai 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Prada Infusion de Santal ChaiProjection
1Zara Golden Chai90%about $25 (−89%)6h vs 4h5/10
2BDK Parfums Gris Charnel84%about $240 (+7%)6h vs 4h5/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Liam82%about $35 (−84%)6h vs 4h7/10
4Bvlgari Omnia80%about $95* (−58%)5h vs 4h5/10
5Rituals Velvet Aura80%about $35 (−84%)4h vs 4h5/10
  1. Zara Golden Chai — 90% scent match

    Evokes the warm spicy tea-and-milk character of Prada Infusion de Santal Chai, wrapping cardamom and creamy sandalwood in a cozy blanket.

    It shares its warm spicy and aromatic accords with Prada Infusion de Santal Chai, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 113 community ratings.

  2. BDK Parfums Gris Charnel — 84% scent match

    Shares a sophisticated, lactonic sandalwood profile reminiscent of Prada Infusion de Santal Chai, though leaning heavily into fig and iris.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Prada Infusion de Santal Chai, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 9,519 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Liam — 82% scent match

    Presents a warm spicy cardamom and sandalwood fusion in the same family as Prada Infusion de Santal Chai, offering great longevity.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Prada Infusion de Santal Chai, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 4,702 community ratings.

  4. Rituals Velvet Aura — 80% scent match

    Delivers a soft, musky and aromatic woods experience that sits comfortably close to the Prada Infusion de Santal Chai aesthetic.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Prada Infusion de Santal Chai, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 124 community ratings.

  5. Bvlgari Omnia — 80% scent match — discontinued

    Combines prominent masala chai spices and creamy woods, evoking a similar comforting ambiance to Prada Infusion de Santal Chai.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and lactonic accords with Prada Infusion de Santal Chai, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,327 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Prada Infusion de Santal Chai dupe is cheapest?

Zara Golden Chai, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Prada Infusion de Santal Chai.

Which Prada Infusion de Santal Chai dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Liam, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Prada Infusion de Santal Chai.

Which Prada Infusion de Santal Chai dupe is closest to the original?

Zara Golden Chai, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Prada Infusion de Santal Chai dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Golden Chai saves you about $290 a year against Prada Infusion de Santal Chai. 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 Prada Infusion de Santal Chai dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Liam comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Prada Infusion de Santal Chai notes, performance and price

Related dupe lists

Lists and reports

AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.

Updated 2026-10-19.