Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord: released in 2026, woody, citrus and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord dupe we found is Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc — 87% match, about $185 (estimate) versus about $220 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc | 87% | about $185 (−16%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Byredo De Los Santos | 87% | about $275 (+25%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Commodity Book - | 85% | about $55 (−75%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Les Soeurs de Noe Bohemian Absinthe | 85% | about $110 (−50%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 | 84% | about $90 (−59%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Leans into the creamy sandalwood and smooth woody facets that define the heart of Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,244 community ratings.
Captures a dry, aromatic herbal and woody aura that feels closely aligned with the palo santo and papyrus notes of Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord.
It shares its aromatic and powdery accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,855 community ratings.
Evokes the dry papyrus and sandalwood character of Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord, offering a clean woody experience at a fraction of the price.
It shares its woody, powdery and green accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 464 community ratings.
Offers an aromatic and resinous character in the same family as Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord, leaning into complex green woods.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 116 community ratings.
Features a prominent transparent woody backbone that feels reminiscent of the warm papyrus and sandalwood profile of Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,954 community ratings.
Commodity Book -, at about $55 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord.
Escentric Molecules Escentric 04, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord.
Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord itself sells from $163.09 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc saves you about $50 a year against Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord. 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. Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-19.