twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente: released in 2025, sweet, vanilla and cacao, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente dupe we found is Sphinx Fragrances Egyptian Sugar Soiree — 87% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $260 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sphinx Fragrances Egyptian Sugar Soiree | 87% | about $75 (−71%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | House of Matriarch Coco Blanc | 87% | about $170 (−35%) | 5h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Brecourt Farah | 83% | about $90 (−65%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Snif Crumb Couture Almond | 81% | about $120 (−54%) | 4h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Liz Claiborne Curve Crush | 80% | about $25 (−90%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Blends heavy doses of sugary and powdery sweetness in the same family as the sweet-cocoa profile of Roots of Kente.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and coconut accords with twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 190 community ratings.
Captures a luxurious lactonic creaminess and warm vanilla richness that echoes the milky coconut and sandalwood of Roots of Kente.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords with twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 303 community ratings.
A rich spicy and ambery experience reminiscent of the cozy brown sugar and tonka warmth found in Roots of Kente.
It shares its sweet, amber and warm spicy accords with twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,042 community ratings.
Leans into similar decadent gourmand sweetness with a bakery-like warmth that mirrors the sugary core of Roots of Kente.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 113 community ratings.
Evokes the warm sweet vanilla and creamy coconut character of Roots of Kente, offering a comforting powdery trail at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its warm spicy, vanilla and sweet accords with twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 796 community ratings.
Liz Claiborne Curve Crush, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente.
Brecourt Farah, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente.
Sphinx Fragrances Egyptian Sugar Soiree, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sphinx Fragrances Egyptian Sugar Soiree saves you about $270 a year against twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente. 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. Brecourt Farah comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-22.