Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul: released in 2012, woody, musky and ozonic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul dupe we found is Acca Kappa 1869 Eau de Cologne — 82% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acca Kappa 1869 Eau de Cologne | 82% | about $45 (−72%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Estée Lauder Sensuous Noir | 75% | about $65 (−59%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Dolce&Gabbana Pour Homme (2012) | 72% | about $55 (−66%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Brioni Eau de Parfum | 70% | about $150 (−6%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Dior Fahrenheit | 65% | about $95 (−41%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
Shares a similar clean, woody, and aromatic character that evokes the crisp, atmospheric feel of Alba di Seoul.
It shares its ozonic, fresh spicy and aquatic accords with Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 122 community ratings.
Leans into a similar dark, woody, and musky territory, providing a deeper take on the forest-like atmosphere of the reference.
It shares its woody, patchouli and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 2,945 community ratings.
Features a classic aromatic and woody structure that echoes the fresh, spicy, and clean woody notes found in Alba di Seoul.
It shares its fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 5,488 community ratings.
A refined, woody, and slightly powdery composition that shares a similar clean, masculine elegance with Alba di Seoul.
It shares its musky, powdery and ozonic accords with Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 762 community ratings.
While more intense, it captures a similar woody and violet-leaf profile that aligns with the heart of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, ozonic and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 23,061 community ratings.
Acca Kappa 1869 Eau de Cologne, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul.
Estée Lauder Sensuous Noir, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul.
Acca Kappa 1869 Eau de Cologne, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Acca Kappa 1869 Eau de Cologne saves you about $170 a year against Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Estée Lauder Sensuous Noir comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.