Reminiscence Le Patchouli dupe — cheaper alternatives

Reminiscence Le Patchouli: released in 2024, woody, amber and powdery, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Reminiscence Le Patchouli dupe?

The closest Reminiscence Le Patchouli dupe we found is Perris Monte Carlo Patchouli Nosy Be — 86% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $125 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Reminiscence Le Patchouli 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 Reminiscence Le PatchouliProjection
1Perris Monte Carlo Patchouli Nosy Be86%about $110 (−12%)7h vs 7h8/10
2Montale Patchouli Leaves85%about $90 (−28%)9h vs 7h9/10
3Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan81%about $155 (+24%)7h vs 7h8/10
4Rania J Ambre Loup80%about $205 (+64%)8h vs 7h7/10
5Estée Lauder Youth-Dew79%about $30 (−76%)9h vs 7h9/10
  1. Perris Monte Carlo Patchouli Nosy Be — 86% scent match

    Presents a luxurious take on woody patchouli in the same family as Reminiscence Le Patchouli with deep balsamic facets.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords with Reminiscence Le Patchouli, opens on Patchouli too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 715 community ratings.

  2. Montale Patchouli Leaves — 85% scent match

    Shares the heavy, dark patchouli and amber resin character of Reminiscence Le Patchouli, leaning slightly sweeter.

    It shares its amber, patchouli and woody accords with Reminiscence Le Patchouli, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 1,308 community ratings.

  3. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan — 81% scent match

    Captures the rich resinous amber and herbal warmth found in the heart of Reminiscence Le Patchouli.

    It shares its amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords with Reminiscence Le Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 8,132 community ratings.

  4. Rania J Ambre Loup — 80% scent match

    Explores a dense, woody amber profile reminiscent of the warm balsamic base of Reminiscence Le Patchouli.

    It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Reminiscence Le Patchouli, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,091 community ratings.

  5. Estée Lauder Youth-Dew — 79% scent match

    Offers a vintage spicy and balsamic depth reminiscent of Reminiscence Le Patchouli through a classic amber lens.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and balsamic accords with Reminiscence Le Patchouli, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 6,059 community ratings.

Which Reminiscence Le Patchouli dupe is cheapest?

Estée Lauder Youth-Dew, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Reminiscence Le Patchouli.

Which Reminiscence Le Patchouli dupe lasts longest?

Estée Lauder Youth-Dew, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Reminiscence Le Patchouli.

Which Reminiscence Le Patchouli dupe is closest to the original?

Perris Monte Carlo Patchouli Nosy Be, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Reminiscence Le Patchouli itself sells from €54.9 at partnered retailers.

How much does a Reminiscence Le Patchouli dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Perris Monte Carlo Patchouli Nosy Be saves you about $20 a year against Reminiscence Le Patchouli. 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 Reminiscence Le Patchouli dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Estée Lauder Youth-Dew (8.6h), Montale Patchouli Leaves (8.5h) and Rania J Ambre Loup (8.2h) — 3 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-29.