Recreation Stardust dupe — cheaper alternatives

Recreation Stardust: released in 2024, aromatic, powdery and iris, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Recreation Stardust dupe?

The closest Recreation Stardust dupe we found is Lalique White — 82% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $170 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Recreation Stardust 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 Recreation StardustProjection
1Prada Infusion d'Homme83%about $55 (−68%)7h vs 7h7/10
2Lalique White82%about $30 (−82%)5h vs 7h5/10
3Bentley For Men Silverlake77%about $35 (−79%)6h vs 7h7/10
4Rasasi Egra Men73%about $25 (−85%)6h vs 7h7/10
5Armaf Tres Nuit72%about $20 (−88%)5h vs 7h6/10
  1. Lalique White — 82% scent match

    Shares a crisp, aromatic citrus and herbal opening that feels very much in the same family as the fresh, powdery character of Stardust.

    It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Recreation Stardust, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 3,500 community ratings.

  2. Bentley For Men Silverlake — 77% scent match

    Provides a bright, aromatic citrus and herbal experience that evokes the fresh, spicy opening of Stardust with a clean, woody finish.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and musky accords with Recreation Stardust, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,127 community ratings.

  3. Rasasi Egra Men — 73% scent match

    A woody and earthy scent that shares the grounded, musky base character found in the dry-down of Stardust.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Recreation Stardust, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 642 community ratings.

  4. Armaf Tres Nuit — 72% scent match

    Features a prominent herbal and floral aromatic profile that resonates with the galbanum and geranium heart notes of Stardust.

    It shares its powdery, woody and iris accords with Recreation Stardust, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 3,556 community ratings.

  5. Prada Infusion d'Homme — 83% scent match — discontinued

    Offers a clean, sophisticated iris and musk profile that mirrors the powdery, earthy elegance found in the heart and base of Stardust.

    It shares its powdery, iris and woody accords with Recreation Stardust, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,653 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Recreation Stardust dupe is cheapest?

Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Recreation Stardust.

Which Recreation Stardust dupe lasts longest?

Prada Infusion d'Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Recreation Stardust.

Which Recreation Stardust dupe is closest to the original?

Prada Infusion d'Homme, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Recreation Stardust dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Prada Infusion d'Homme saves you about $170 a year against Recreation Stardust. 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 Recreation Stardust dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Prada Infusion d'Homme comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-31.