Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande: released in 2020, almond, vanilla and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande dupe we found is Mauboussin Star — 84% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauboussin Star | 84% | about $35 (−81%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Arcadia No.13 Fever | 83% | about $65 (−64%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Une Nuit Nomade Chemin D'Amande | 82% | about $80 (−56%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Bastille Parfums Un Deux Trois Soleil | 82% | about $110 (−39%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Intimissimi Unica | 81% | about $55 (−69%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Evokes the sweet almond and powdery vanilla warmth of Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande in a gentle, comforting format.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 739 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the sweet nutty and woody nuances of Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande, offering smooth daily wear.
It shares its woody, vanilla and powdery accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 103 community ratings.
Shares a similar almond-forward profile reminiscent of Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande, resting on a soft musky base.
It shares its almond, sweet and nutty accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 536 community ratings.
Plays in the same sweet, almond-heavy family as Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande with a comforting powdered finish.
It shares its vanilla, almond and sweet accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 276 community ratings.
Brings a gentle, intimate sweetness that shares the cozy almond and woody traits of Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande.
It shares its vanilla, woody and powdery accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 213 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Mauboussin Star, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande.
Une Nuit Nomade Chemin D'Amande, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande.
Mauboussin Star, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mauboussin Star saves you about $210 a year against Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande. 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. Une Nuit Nomade Chemin D'Amande comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.