Serge Lutens Bois de Violette: released in 1992, violet, woody and powdery, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Serge Lutens Bois de Violette dupe we found is Serge Lutens Feminité du Bois — 91% match, about $210 (estimate) versus about $370 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Serge Lutens Bois de Violette dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Serge Lutens Bois de Violette | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serge Lutens Feminité du Bois | 91% | about $210 (−43%) | 5h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Keiko Mecheri Genie des Bois | 86% | about $160 (−57%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Le Jardin Retrouve Violette Kew | 81% | about $105 (−72%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Burberry Touch for Men | 79% | about $35* (−91%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Dior Dolce Vita | 74% | about $85* (−77%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Exhibits the foundational woody cedar and floral interplay closely linked to Serge Lutens Bois de Violette.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with Serge Lutens Bois de Violette, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 6,696 community ratings.
Mirrors the rich, woody violet depth found in Serge Lutens Bois de Violette, leaning into a soft powdery aura.
It shares its violet, woody and powdery accords with Serge Lutens Bois de Violette, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 313 community ratings.
Evokes the natural powdery floral character of Serge Lutens Bois de Violette with a fresh green leaf nuance.
It shares its powdery, violet and woody accords with Serge Lutens Bois de Violette, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 203 community ratings.
Shares a clean, ozonic violet and cedarwood structure reminiscent of Serge Lutens Bois de Violette, offering a smoother everyday wear at a modest price.
It shares its ozonic, aquatic and woody accords with Serge Lutens Bois de Violette, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 5,695 community ratings.
Brings a spiced woody warmth that sits in the same vintage-leaning family as Serge Lutens Bois de Violette.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with Serge Lutens Bois de Violette, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 10,861 community ratings.
Burberry Touch for Men, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Serge Lutens Bois de Violette.
Dior Dolce Vita, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Serge Lutens Bois de Violette.
Serge Lutens Feminité du Bois, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Serge Lutens Feminité du Bois saves you about $235 a year against Serge Lutens Bois de Violette. 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. Dior Dolce Vita comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Serge Lutens Bois de Violette notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-12.