Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc: released in 2022, patchouli, woody and musky, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Opera Noir — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Opera Noir | 85% | about $25* (−83%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Fragrance World Elysia Sugar Patchouli | 83% | about $25 (−83%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Musk Mood | 78% | about $25* (−83%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud White Edition | 76% | about $45* (−70%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Club de Nuit White Imperiale | 71% | about $35* (−77%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Offers a similar clean, airy take on patchouli that evokes the sophisticated, musky character of Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 168 community ratings.
Captures the bright, aldehydic opening and soft woody base reminiscent of the Van Cleef & Arpels original.
It shares its patchouli, woody and warm spicy accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 113 community ratings.
While less patchouli-forward, it shares the same clean, white musk-heavy profile that defines the airy elegance of Patchouli Blanc.
It shares its musky and woody accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 771 community ratings.
Leans into a similar clean, powdery, and musky territory, providing a brighter and more persistent alternative to the Van Cleef & Arpels scent.
It shares its woody, patchouli and rose accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 109 community ratings.
Shares a similar clean, floral-musk DNA that feels like a more intense, long-lasting cousin to the delicate Patchouli Blanc.
It shares its rose, musky and fresh accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 1,846 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Opera Noir, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc.
Armaf Club de Nuit White Imperiale, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc.
Maison Alhambra Opera Noir, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Opera Noir saves you about $185 a year against Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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, these cover it: Armaf Club de Nuit White Imperiale (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.