Soul of Russia Karelia: released in 2023, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 3h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 1/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Soul of Russia Karelia dupe we found is Afnan Turathi Blue — 85% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Soul of Russia Karelia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Soul of Russia Karelia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 85% | about $40 (−81%) | 7h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Immortal | 85% | about $30 (−86%) | 6h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 3 | PARIS CORNER Emir Super Crush | 84% | about $40 (−81%) | 6h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic | 83% | about $30 (−86%) | 7h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Apex | 82% | about $25 (−88%) | 7h vs 3h | 7/10 |
Delivers an invigorating blast of citrus and pepper that closely mirrors the dynamic top notes of Karelia.
It shares its citrus accords with Soul of Russia Karelia, lasts about 7h against 3h and carries 8,305 community ratings.
Shares a vibrant citrus and fresh spicy brightness reminiscent of Karelia, leaning into a similarly uplifting aromatic profile.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Soul of Russia Karelia, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 3,438 community ratings.
Offers a bright, citrus-forward opening and fresh green nuance that feels very close to Karelia.
It shares its citrus accords with Soul of Russia Karelia, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 142 community ratings.
Presents a similar energetic burst of bergamot and mandarin that evokes the zesty opening of Karelia.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Soul of Russia Karelia, lasts about 7h against 3h and carries 4,916 community ratings.
Features a crisp, aromatic freshness that captures a similar mood to the spirited notes of Karelia.
It shares its fresh spicy, sweet and aromatic accords with Soul of Russia Karelia, lasts about 7h against 3h and carries 155 community ratings.
Fragrance World Apex, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Soul of Russia Karelia.
Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic, at about 7h on skin, against about 3h for Soul of Russia Karelia.
Afnan Turathi Blue, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Afnan Turathi Blue saves you about $250 a year against Soul of Russia Karelia. 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. Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Soul of Russia Karelia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-10.