Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka dupe — cheaper alternatives

Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka: released in 2025, fruity, sweet and leather, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka dupe?

The closest Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka dupe we found is Hormone Paris This is Not GABA — 90% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $260 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Vilhelm Parfumerie ChimilkaProjection
1Hormone Paris This is Not GABA90%about $40* (−85%)7h vs 7h7/10
2New Notes Akigala Mandarino84%about $30* (−88%)7h vs 7h6/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Masa83%about $35* (−87%)7h vs 7h7/10
4Le Monde Gourmand Pétale Éphémère77%about $35 (−87%)4h vs 7h5/10
5Patrice Martin Harmony79%about $40 (−85%)5h vs 7h7/10
  1. Hormone Paris This is Not GABA — 90% scent match

    Captures the complex fruity and leathery character of Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka with a similarly sophisticated and modern profile.

    It shares its floral, fruity and sweet accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 868 community ratings.

  2. New Notes Akigala Mandarino — 84% scent match

    Leans into the bright citrus and earthy spice elements found in Chimilka, offering a vibrant and approachable alternative.

    It shares its fruity, warm spicy and sweet accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 568 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Masa — 83% scent match

    Shares a similar warm, spicy, and fruity depth that evokes the complex structure of Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka.

    It shares its fruity, leather and warm spicy accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 913 community ratings.

  4. Le Monde Gourmand Pétale Éphémère — 77% scent match

    Offers a lighter, floral-forward take on the sweet and powdery nuances present in Chimilka.

    It shares its sweet, powdery and fruity accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 162 community ratings.

  5. Patrice Martin Harmony — 79% scent match

    Provides a balanced, sweet, and musky impression that sits in the same family as the reference scent.

    It shares its floral, fruity and musky accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 15 community ratings.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka dupe is cheapest?

New Notes Akigala Mandarino, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka dupe lasts longest?

New Notes Akigala Mandarino, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka dupe is closest to the original?

Hormone Paris This is Not GABA, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka itself sells from €300 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hormone Paris This is Not GABA saves you about $320 a year against Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka. 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.

Will a Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. New Notes Akigala Mandarino comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Vilhelm Parfumerie Chimilka notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-22.