The Harmonist Matrix Metal dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Harmonist Matrix Metal: released in 2020, metallic, woody and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Harmonist Matrix Metal dupe?

The closest The Harmonist Matrix Metal dupe we found is Serge Lutens Laine de Verre — 86% match, about $210 (estimate) versus about $355 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Harmonist Matrix Metal 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 The Harmonist Matrix MetalProjection
1Serge Lutens Laine de Verre86%about $210 (−41%)5h vs 6h6/10
2L'Artisan Parfumeur Tenebrae 2684%about $165 (−54%)5h vs 6h6/10
3Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Verdigris84%about $110 (−69%)6h vs 6h7/10
4Andrea Maack Craft82%about $40 (−89%)6h vs 6h5/10
5Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon78%about $170 (−52%)5h vs 6h6/10
  1. Serge Lutens Laine de Verre — 86% scent match

    Evokes a crisp, glass-like metallic freshness that sits in the same olfactory family as the reference scent.

    It shares its fresh, musky and powdery accords with The Harmonist Matrix Metal, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 631 community ratings.

  2. L'Artisan Parfumeur Tenebrae 26 — 84% scent match

    Offers a deep, woody, and resinous experience that echoes the earthy base notes of Matrix Metal with a sophisticated edge.

    It shares its woody, fresh spicy and fresh accords with The Harmonist Matrix Metal, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 483 community ratings.

  3. Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Verdigris — 84% scent match

    Features a sharp, green, and metallic quality that aligns well with the fresh and woody structure found in Matrix Metal.

    It shares its fresh, metallic and warm spicy accords with The Harmonist Matrix Metal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 127 community ratings.

  4. Andrea Maack Craft — 82% scent match

    This fragrance captures a similar cold, metallic, and industrial aesthetic that mirrors the unique character of Matrix Metal.

    It shares its woody, fresh and metallic accords with The Harmonist Matrix Metal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 346 community ratings.

  5. Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Avignon — 78% scent match

    While more incense-forward, it shares the cold, atmospheric, and woody depth that defines the experience of wearing Matrix Metal.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords with The Harmonist Matrix Metal, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,626 community ratings.

Which The Harmonist Matrix Metal dupe is cheapest?

Andrea Maack Craft, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than The Harmonist Matrix Metal.

Which The Harmonist Matrix Metal dupe lasts longest?

Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Verdigris, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for The Harmonist Matrix Metal.

Which The Harmonist Matrix Metal dupe is closest to the original?

Serge Lutens Laine de Verre, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

The Harmonist Matrix Metal itself sells from $250.59 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a The Harmonist Matrix Metal dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Serge Lutens Laine de Verre saves you about $210 a year against The Harmonist Matrix Metal. 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 The Harmonist Matrix Metal dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Verdigris comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-10.