Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 dupe — cheaper alternatives

Puredistance Rubikona No. 11: released in 2020, citrus, woody and warm spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 dupe?

The closest Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 dupe we found is Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP — 80% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $780 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 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 Puredistance Rubikona No. 11Projection
1Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP80%about $95 (−88%)7h vs 8h6/10
2Guerlain Habit Rouge Rouge Privé78%about $110 (−86%)8h vs 8h6/10
3Laboratorio Olfattivo Patchouliful75%about $100 (−87%)7h vs 8h7/10
4Giardini Di Toscana Rosso Rubino75%about $145 (−81%)7h vs 8h8/10
5Agatho Parfum Rossopompeiano75%about $105 (−87%)7h vs 8h7/10
  1. Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP — 80% scent match

    Shares a sophisticated, warm, and spicy character that evokes the complex woody and floral depth found in the reference scent.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and patchouli accords with Puredistance Rubikona No. 11, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 2,076 community ratings.

  2. Guerlain Habit Rouge Rouge Privé — 78% scent match

    Offers a refined, powdery, and citrus-forward profile that sits in the same family as the reference, emphasizing classic elegance.

    It shares its citrus, white floral and patchouli accords with Puredistance Rubikona No. 11, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 844 community ratings.

  3. Laboratorio Olfattivo Patchouliful — 75% scent match

    Focuses on a rich, earthy patchouli base that mirrors the woody and warm spicy nuances present in the reference composition.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and patchouli accords with Puredistance Rubikona No. 11, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 286 community ratings.

  4. Giardini Di Toscana Rosso Rubino — 75% scent match

    Presents a vibrant and spicy floral arrangement that feels reminiscent of the complex, solar-infused heart of the reference.

    It shares its woody, citrus and warm spicy accords with Puredistance Rubikona No. 11, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 441 community ratings.

  5. Agatho Parfum Rossopompeiano — 75% scent match

    Captures a similar Mediterranean warmth with its blend of citrus and floral notes, providing a comparable sensory experience.

    It shares its woody, powdery and sweet accords with Puredistance Rubikona No. 11, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 280 community ratings.

Which Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 dupe is cheapest?

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP, at about $95 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Puredistance Rubikona No. 11.

Which Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 dupe lasts longest?

Guerlain Habit Rouge Rouge Privé, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Puredistance Rubikona No. 11.

Which Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 dupe is closest to the original?

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP saves you about $1000 a year against Puredistance Rubikona No. 11. 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 Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Guerlain Habit Rouge Rouge Privé comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-06.