Best De Los Santos Dupes & Alternatives 2026
Discover 10 affordable alternatives to De Los Santos by Byredo. Ranked by scent similarity with match scores, shared accords, and notes.
The best affordable alternatives to De Los Santos by Byredo are: 1. Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums (42% match), 2. Eau de Lit by Guerlain (41% match), 3. By the Fireplace by Maison Martin Margiela (40% match), 4. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver by Yves Saint Laurent (40% match), 5. Cuir de Russie by Guerlain (39% match).
Accord Profile
Amber
100%
Musky
99%
Aromatic
95%
Herbal
76%
Powdery
59%
Iris
56%
Soft Spicy
54%
Fruity
32%
Affordable Alternatives
#142% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
AromaticPowderyIrisFruity
#241% matchPremium
Shared Accords
MuskyAromaticHerbalPowderySoft Spicy
Shared Notes (1)
sage
#340% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
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AmberMuskyPowdery
#440% matchPremium
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AmberAromaticHerbalSoft SpicyFruity
Shared Notes (1)
sage
#539% matchPremium
Shared Accords
AmberMuskyAromaticPowderyIris
#638% matchPremium
Shared Accords
AmberAromaticHerbalSoft SpicyFruity
Shared Notes (1)
sage
#738% matchPremium
Shared Accords
AmberMuskyPowderyIris
#837% matchPremium
Shared Accords
AmberMuskyPowderyIris
#937% matchPremium
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AmberMuskyAromaticSoft Spicy
Shared Notes (1)
cistus incanus
#1036% matchPremium
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AmberMuskyPowderyIris
Shared Notes (1)
orris root
Community Sentiment Pulse — De Los Santos
Positive31 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.8
/10
De Los Santos is a polarizing but ultimately well-regarded Byredo release with strong performance and complex evolution. While the opening is divisive and medicinal, the scent transforms significantly in the dry down, rewarding those who wear it on skin rather than sampling on blotter. Community consensus suggests it's a 'grower' fragrance worth trying despite its premium price.
Positive
- Excellent longevity and skin performance compared to other Byredo fragrances
- Complex, evolving scent that reveals different notes through the dry down
- Evokes strong emotional responses and memorable desert/earthy imagery
- A 'grower' scent that improves significantly when worn on skin versus blotter
Negative
- Polarizing opening - sharp, medicinal, and off-putting to some on first impression
- Requires proximity to detect after a few hours despite decent longevity
- Expensive price point may not justify performance for some users
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dupes for De Los Santos?+
The top dupes for De Los Santos by Byredo ranked by accord-and-note similarity: Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums (42% match); Eau de Lit by Guerlain (41% match); By the Fireplace by Maison Martin Margiela (40% match). Each match score reflects overlap in accord profile plus shared notes from De Los Santos's pyramid.
Are dupes of De Los Santos worth buying?+
Dupes target the same accord/note profile at a lower price. The trade-offs are usually shorter longevity, weaker projection, and simpler note development. The original De Los Santos scores 7.8/10 with 31 Reddit opinions, so you have a baseline to compare against.
How similar are these dupes to De Los Santos?+
Similarity is scored as: accord cosine (40 points), shared notes (30), curated similar-perfumes list (20), and rating proximity (10). A score of 70+ means a strong match; 50–70 is noticeable similarity with its own character; below 50 is a distant cousin.
What accords should I look for in a De Los Santos dupe?+
Prioritize these accords when evaluating a dupe: Amber (100%), Musky (99%), Aromatic (95%), Herbal (76%). The closer a candidate's accord strengths match, the closer it'll smell.