VENUE Cholon Social: released in 2025, sweet, woody and tobacco, about 4h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest VENUE Cholon Social dupe we found is Mind Games Ruy Lopez — 83% match, about $395 (estimate) versus about $245 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best VENUE Cholon Social dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs VENUE Cholon Social | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mind Games Ruy Lopez | 83% | about $395 (+61%) | 7h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Le Labo The Noir 29 | 79% | about $340 (+39%) | 7h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch | 75% | about $25 (−90%) | 7h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 71% | about $25 (−90%) | 7h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum | 71% | about $15 (−94%) | 7h vs 4h | 8/10 |
Evokes a rich woody and warm spicy character reminiscent of Cholon Social, though situated in a distinctly higher price tier.
It shares its woody, cherry and green accords with VENUE Cholon Social, opens on Cherry too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 270 community ratings.
Leans into a similar woody and fresh tea-infused territory as Cholon Social, carrying an elevated price tag.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and sweet accords with VENUE Cholon Social, opens on Fig too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 7,310 community ratings.
Mirrors the rich tobacco and warm sweet spice essence present in the heart of Cholon Social.
It shares its sweet, tobacco and woody accords with VENUE Cholon Social, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 1,614 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option bringing a robust spicy and warm woodiness aligned with the broader mood of Cholon Social.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and sweet accords with VENUE Cholon Social, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 14,322 community ratings.
Offers an accessible, sweet ambery aura that shares the rich cozy density found in Cholon Social.
It shares its woody and musky accords with VENUE Cholon Social, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 184 community ratings.
Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than VENUE Cholon Social.
Mind Games Ruy Lopez, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for VENUE Cholon Social.
Mind Games Ruy Lopez, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mind Games Ruy Lopez actually costs about $220 a year MORE than VENUE Cholon Social. 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. Mind Games Ruy Lopez comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
VENUE Cholon Social notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-26.