Ylusia Parfums Obscura dupe — cheaper alternatives

Ylusia Parfums Obscura: released in 2025, coffee, warm spicy and sweet, about 10h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 9/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ylusia Parfums Obscura dupe?

The closest Ylusia Parfums Obscura dupe we found is Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict — 94% match, about $70 (estimate) versus about $255 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ylusia Parfums Obscura 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Ylusia Parfums ObscuraProjection
1Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict94%about $70 (−73%)7h vs 10h7/10
2Kyse Perfumes Cacao Noisette87%about $70 (−73%)5h vs 10h7/10
3Montale Ristretto Intense Café85%about $95 (−63%)8h vs 10h8/10
4Akro Awake84%about $130 (−49%)6h vs 10h7/10
5Demeter Fragrance Espresso84%about $20 (−92%)3h vs 10h6/10
  1. Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict — 94% scent match

    Evokes the intense, rich coffee and roasted espresso profile of Obscura, leaning heavily into sweet cacao and warm gourmand territory.

    It shares its coffee, warm spicy and sweet accords with Ylusia Parfums Obscura, lasts about 7h against 10h and carries 1,755 community ratings.

  2. Kyse Perfumes Cacao Noisette — 87% scent match

    Focuses on the rich chocolate, cacao, and warm vanilla sweetness that runs deep through the base of Obscura.

    It shares its cacao, sweet and warm spicy accords with Ylusia Parfums Obscura, lasts about 5h against 10h and carries 140 community ratings.

  3. Montale Ristretto Intense Café — 85% scent match

    Delivers a heavy dose of dark espresso and smooth vanilla sweetness reminiscent of the rich gourmand heart of Obscura.

    It shares its coffee, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Ylusia Parfums Obscura, opens on Coffee too, lasts about 8h against 10h and carries 2,640 community ratings.

  4. Akro Awake — 84% scent match

    Captures the strong, realistic coffee and warm spice facets present in Obscura, though with a distinct cardamom twist.

    It shares its warm spicy and coffee accords with Ylusia Parfums Obscura, lasts about 6h against 10h and carries 2,588 community ratings.

  5. Demeter Fragrance Espresso — 84% scent match

    Shares the bold, dark roasted coffee and sugar characteristics found in Obscura, offering a straightforward morning-brew experience.

    It shares its coffee, warm spicy and smoky accords with Ylusia Parfums Obscura, lasts about 3h against 10h and carries 226 community ratings.

Which Ylusia Parfums Obscura dupe is cheapest?

Demeter Fragrance Espresso, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Ylusia Parfums Obscura.

Which Ylusia Parfums Obscura dupe lasts longest?

Montale Ristretto Intense Café, at about 8h on skin, against about 10h for Ylusia Parfums Obscura.

Which Ylusia Parfums Obscura dupe is closest to the original?

Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict, at 94% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Ylusia Parfums Obscura dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict saves you about $270 a year against Ylusia Parfums Obscura. 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.

Will a Ylusia Parfums Obscura dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Montale Ristretto Intense Café (8.1h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-27.