The Maker Lover: released in 2023, woody, powdery and oud, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Maker Lover dupe we found is Boy Smells Woodphoria — 83% match, about $60 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Maker Lover dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Maker Lover | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boy Smells Woodphoria | 83% | about $60 (−71%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille | 80% | about $40 (−81%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt | 79% | about $140 (−33%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Billie Eilish Your Turn II | 73% | about $100 (−52%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Oakcha Ruhe | 77% | about $65 (−69%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar woody and warm spicy character, evoking the cozy, grounded feel of The Maker Lover with a focus on sandalwood and musk.
It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with The Maker Lover, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 516 community ratings.
Leans into the creamy sandalwood and vanilla facets found in The Maker Lover, offering a soft and comforting scent profile.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with The Maker Lover, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,076 community ratings.
Features a prominent sandalwood and cedarwood blend that mirrors the woody, spicy heart of The Maker Lover.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with The Maker Lover, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,659 community ratings.
A balanced woody scent that shares the warm, spicy, and musky undertones present in The Maker Lover.
It shares its fruity, woody and warm spicy accords with The Maker Lover, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 308 community ratings.
Provides a similar woody and musky impression, capturing the warm, intimate vibe of The Maker Lover at a more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with The Maker Lover, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 49 community ratings.
The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than The Maker Lover.
The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for The Maker Lover.
Boy Smells Woodphoria, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Boy Smells Woodphoria saves you about $220 a year against The Maker Lover. 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. The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Maker Lover notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-03.