Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto: released in 2005, woody, powdery and iris, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto dupe we found is Lalique Chypre Silver — 78% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $280 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Chypre Silver | 78% | about $25 (−91%) | 7h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Hermès Hiris | 72% | about $130 (−54%) | 5h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Etro Vicolo Fiori Eau De Parfum | 70% | about $45 (−84%) | 6h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha | 70% | about $165 (−41%) | 7h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Kenzo Jungle L'Elephant | 68% | about $55 (−80%) | 9h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Shares a sophisticated, powdery woody character that evokes the iris-forward elegance found in the heart of Citta di Kyoto.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 165 community ratings.
Focuses on a pure, rooty iris note that echoes the powdery heart of Citta di Kyoto with refined simplicity.
It shares its iris, powdery and woody accords with Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 2,598 community ratings.
Offers a delicate floral and powdery composition that sits in a similar olfactory family to the iris-heavy profile of Citta di Kyoto.
It shares its floral and powdery accords with Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 263 community ratings.
Explores a smoky, incense-rich woody landscape that feels reminiscent of the atmospheric base notes in the reference.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and smoky accords with Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 1,628 community ratings.
While bolder and spicier, it shares the complex, resinous, and woody depth that defines the base of the reference fragrance.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and powdery accords with Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto, lasts about 9h against 4h and carries 13,764 community ratings.
Lalique Chypre Silver, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto.
Kenzo Jungle L'Elephant, at about 9h on skin, against about 4h for Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto.
Lalique Chypre Silver, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Chypre Silver saves you about $375 a year against Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto. 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, these cover it: Kenzo Kenzo Jungle L'Elephant (8.9h) — 1 of 5.
Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.