Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots: released in 2023, powdery, green and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots dupe we found is 100 Bon Vetiver & Iris — 82% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $280 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 Bon Vetiver & Iris | 82% | about $35 (−87%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Costume National J | 78% | about $70 (−75%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Carolina Herrera 212 Men | 68% | about $80 (−71%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Imaginary Authors O, Unknown! | 65% | about $135 (−52%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Avatim Chá Verde & Ervas | 72% | about $15 (−95%) | 4h vs 6h | 3/10 |
Shares a similar focus on earthy iris and green aromatic qualities, offering a lighter, more accessible take on the woody-powdery profile.
It shares its aromatic, iris and fresh spicy accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 198 community ratings.
Features a clean, crisp aesthetic that leans into the same green and woody territory, providing a sophisticated alternative at a lower price point.
It shares its woody, fresh and green accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 400 community ratings.
Offers a similarly clean, green, and aromatic profile that feels approachable and versatile, capturing a comparable fresh-spicy energy.
It shares its green, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots, opens on Petitgrain too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 9,337 community ratings.
Evokes a similar sense of ethereal, powdery woods and tea-like nuances, providing a unique but thematically related scent experience.
It shares its powdery, iris and woody accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,231 community ratings.
Highlights the fresh, herbal, and tea-like facets found in the reference, creating a bright and aromatic experience for a fraction of the cost.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 72 community ratings.
Avatim Chá Verde & Ervas, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots.
Carolina Herrera 212 Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots.
100 Bon Vetiver & Iris, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots itself sells from €175 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 100 Bon Vetiver & Iris saves you about $355 a year against Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots. 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. Carolina Herrera 212 Men comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.