Robert Piguet Notes dupe — cheaper alternatives

Robert Piguet Notes: released in 2012, aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Robert Piguet Notes dupe?

The closest Robert Piguet Notes dupe we found is Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Robert Piguet Notes 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 NotesProjection
1Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir82%about $20 (−89%)5h vs 7h8/10
2The Merchant of Venice La Fenice Pour Homme81%about $90 (−51%)7h vs 7h7/10
3Salvatore Ferragamo Ferragamo78%about $35 (−81%)6h vs 7h6/10
4Coty Aspen For Men73%about $10 (−95%)5h vs 7h6/10
5S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional Gold76%about $35 (−81%)7h vs 7h6/10
  1. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar aromatic and earthy foundation, offering a classic, crisp profile that echoes the herbal character of the reference.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Robert Piguet Notes, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 8,305 community ratings.

  2. The Merchant of Venice La Fenice Pour Homme — 81% scent match

    Offers a refined, aromatic composition that mirrors the citrus and floral nuances present in the reference perfume.

    It shares its fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Robert Piguet Notes, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 212 community ratings.

  3. Salvatore Ferragamo Ferragamo — 78% scent match

    Provides a modern, clean aromatic experience that sits in the same family as the reference, emphasizing fresh and woody tones.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Robert Piguet Notes, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 694 community ratings.

  4. Coty Aspen For Men — 73% scent match

    An accessible, green-leaning aromatic scent that captures the fresh, outdoorsy spirit found in the heart of the reference.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Robert Piguet Notes, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,964 community ratings.

  5. S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional Gold — 76% scent match

    Features a sophisticated blend of aromatic and woody elements that feels reminiscent of the balanced structure of the reference.

    It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Robert Piguet Notes, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 93 community ratings.

Which Robert Piguet Notes dupe is cheapest?

Coty Aspen For Men, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Robert Piguet Notes.

Which Robert Piguet Notes dupe lasts longest?

S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional Gold, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Robert Piguet Notes.

Which Robert Piguet Notes dupe is closest to the original?

Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Robert Piguet Notes itself sells from $184.09 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Robert Piguet Notes dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir saves you about $245 a year against Robert Piguet Notes. 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 Notes dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional Gold comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-06.