Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit dupe — cheaper alternatives

Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit: released in 2016, woody, powdery and iris, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit dupe?

The closest Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit dupe we found is Prada L'Homme Intense — 80% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit 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 Robert Piguet L'InsomnuitProjection
1Prada L'Homme Intense80%about $90 (−57%)7h vs 7h5/10
2Miller Harris Étui Noir78%about $120 (−43%)6h vs 7h7/10
3Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black82%about $50 (−76%)5h vs 7h6/10
4Estée Lauder Modern Muse Nuit78%about $30 (−86%)7h vs 7h5/10
5Moresque Tamima73%about $170 (−19%)7h vs 7h7/10
  1. Prada L'Homme Intense — 80% scent match

    Features a prominent iris note paired with deep woods, creating a similar powdery and masculine-leaning woody experience.

    It shares its iris, powdery and amber accords with Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 7,249 community ratings.

  2. Miller Harris Étui Noir — 78% scent match

    Captures a similar dark, leathery, and woody atmosphere that feels like a close relative to the complex structure of the reference.

    It shares its amber, woody and iris accords with Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 630 community ratings.

  3. Moresque Tamima — 73% scent match

    Provides a similarly smooth and woody composition with subtle floral nuances that align with the overall aesthetic of the reference.

    It shares its woody, amber and vanilla accords with Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 338 community ratings.

  4. Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Shares a similar dark, woody, and slightly powdery character that evokes the sophisticated mood of the reference scent.

    It shares its woody, powdery and vanilla accords with Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 2,171 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Estée Lauder Modern Muse Nuit — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Offers a similar blend of deep, resinous woods and floral undertones that mirror the earthy and powdery profile of the original.

    It shares its vanilla, powdery and woody accords with Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,181 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit dupe is cheapest?

Estée Lauder Modern Muse Nuit, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit.

Which Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit dupe lasts longest?

Prada L'Homme Intense, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit.

Which Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit dupe is closest to the original?

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit itself sells from $212.09 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Prada Prada L'Homme Intense saves you about $175 a year against Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit. 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 Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Prada Prada L'Homme Intense comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-08.