Mojave Ghost Dupes 2026: 6 Picks Compared
Six Mojave Ghost dupes and alternatives, from Nava Sol to Chance Eau Tendre, with the notes each keeps and drops, and a 3ml of the Byredo original to wear first.
In this guide
Quick answer
The best Mojave Ghost dupe overall is Nava Sol by Rayhaan, which Parfumo voters find similar to both Mojave Ghost and its Absolu, and which is also the lowest-priced bottle we found. For a gentler take, one Fragrantica member finds Desert Glass by Oakcha lighter and airier. Want the real thing? Mojave Ghost is €45.81 for a 10ml decant at 10ML.
6 alternatives compared below · prices checked 1 October 2026
The ranking
- Nava Sol€34.99 100ml
- Desert Glass€40.95 50ml
- Petra Viola€49.32 100ml
- GhostbustersNo EU price
- Musky VioletNo EU price
- Chance Eau TendreNo EU price
Prefer the original?
Mojave Ghost
ByredoDecanted from the original bottle
The alternatives: €0.35–€0.82/ml in other shops, checked 1 October 2026
Mojave Ghost is a niche Byredo scent, and a full bottle at the house costs many times what a small decant does. That makes the original the sensible place to begin: a 3ml, around 60 sprays, is €15.93. If you came looking for a small size to try before committing, that is it, filled from the original bottle.
What does Mojave Ghost smell like?
Mojave Ghost by Byredo came out in 2014 and is listed as unisex. It opens on Jamaican naseberry, which brings a soft sweetness, with ambrette, a plant seed with a gentle musky tone. The heart is magnolia, violet and sandalwood: pale flowers on a creamy wood. It settles on cedarwood, Chantilly musk and crisp amber. The listed accords are only woody, floral and musky, and that restraint is the point: a clean, quiet, skin-like scent where the fruit and flowers never shout. Byredo gives its own description on the Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum page.
Eau de Parfum or Absolu?
10ML sells both versions. Mojave Ghost Absolu arrived in 2024 as an Absolu de Parfum, and its note list follows the Eau de Parfum closely, with pear added to the top and vetiver added to the base. All but one of the Parfumo members who voted on the pair find the two very similar. Clone makers do not always say which one they followed, so the table shows a pick Parfumo voters have compared with each.
| Version | Year | Scent profile | Pick to compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau de Parfum | 2014 | Naseberry and ambrette over magnolia, violet and sandalwood; cedarwood, musk and amber | Nava Sol |
| Absolu de Parfum | 2024 | The same frame with pear on top and vetiver in the base | Petra Viola |
Mojave Ghost alternatives compared
Bottle prices in other shops, as checked 1 October 2026
Bottle photos: rayhaanperfumes.eu, fragrantica.com, lattafa-usa.com, alexandriafragrances.com, dossier.co, fragrantica.com
Compare two side by side
Pick any two perfumes from this guide. It opens on the original against the #1 pick.
- On Parfumo's comparison pages, every member who voted finds Nava Sol similar to Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum, all 10 of them, and to the Absolu, all 28 of them; Parfumo lists Mojave Ghost's own pyramid for it: sapote and ambrette; violet, sandalwood and magnolia; musk, ambergris and cedar. Nava Sol vs Mojave Ghost (Parfumo comparison)
- One Parfumo member says it very clearly carries the Mojave Ghost DNA. Nava Sol member write-up (Parfumo)
- Rayhaan sells it from its EU shop, shipped from the Netherlands. Nava Sol (Rayhaan Perfumes EU)
- Mojave Ghost costs less up front: €15.93 against €34.99.
- Nava Sol gives you more perfume: 100ml against 3ml.
- 10ML has not worn these two side by side; each claim above names its source.
How much do I need?
Enter how often you plan to wear Mojave Ghost and how many sprays you use.
You need about 6ml (120 sprays).
For this much wear, decants of Mojave Ghost cost less than Nava Sol: €31.86 against €34.99.
An estimate: 10ML sizes hold about 60 sprays (3ml), 200 (10ml) and 600 (30ml), about 20 a ml. Atomisers vary, so treat the figures as a guide. Prices exclude delivery.
Two worked examples
A month of weekends
8 wears at 3 sprays each. You need about 1.2ml (24 sprays). Lowest cost at 10ML: 1 × 3ml for €15.93, with about 1.8ml left over. For this much wear, decants of Mojave Ghost cost less than Nava Sol: €15.93 against €34.99.
Every day for a year
365 wears at 4 sprays each. You need about 73ml (1,460 sprays). Lowest cost at 10ML: 2 × 30ml + 1 × 10ml + 1 × 3ml for €302.94, with about 0ml left over. For this much wear, Nava Sol costs less than decants of Mojave Ghost: €34.99 against €302.94. It is a different perfume, not the original.
Open the full-size image in a new tabBest overall: Nava Sol
Nava Sol by Rayhaan leads because Parfumo ties it to both versions: every member who voted on its comparison with the Eau de Parfum finds the two similar, and so does every voter on its comparison with the Absolu. The pyramid Parfumo lists for it is Mojave Ghost's own: sapote and ambrette, then sandalwood, magnolia and violet, then ambergris, musk and cedar. One Parfumo member says it clearly carries the Mojave Ghost DNA.
The main difference is how little is documented. Nava Sol is a 2026 release, so owner feedback is still thin: the case rests on a small group of Parfumo voters and one member's comment, and Rayhaan's own page makes no comparison with Mojave Ghost. Rayhaan sells it from its EU shop, shipped from the Netherlands.
It suits someone who already knows they like Mojave Ghost or the Absolu and wants a large bottle for everyday spraying at the lowest outlay in this guide. Basis: a named source, the Parfumo comparison votes and a member's comment there.
Why this pick?Sources: 3
Basis: Named source
- On Parfumo's comparison pages, every member who voted finds Nava Sol similar to Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum, all 10 of them, and to the Absolu, all 28 of them; Parfumo lists Mojave Ghost's own pyramid for it: sapote and ambrette; violet, sandalwood and magnolia; musk, ambergris and cedar. Nava Sol vs Mojave Ghost (Parfumo comparison)
- One Parfumo member says it very clearly carries the Mojave Ghost DNA. Nava Sol member write-up (Parfumo)
- Rayhaan sells it from its EU shop, shipped from the Netherlands. Nava Sol (Rayhaan Perfumes EU)
Softer take: Desert Glass
Desert Glass by Oakcha lists much of the original's frame. Fragrantica gives ambrette and sapodilla, then violet, sandalwood and magnolia, then ambergris and cedarwood, and on Parfumo's comparison page, 15 of 16 voting members rate it similar to Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum.
The main difference is texture. One Fragrantica member finds it a lighter, more airy, soapy and gentle version of Mojave Ghost, and another remembers a similar DNA. The first member also suggests looking elsewhere for a closer likeness, so read it as a softened relative rather than a stand-in.
It suits a wearer who wants Mojave Ghost's frame turned down further, in a cleaner, quieter version for close wear. Basis: a named source, two members on Fragrantica and the Parfumo comparison.
Why this pick?Sources: 2
Basis: Named source
- A Fragrantica member finds it a lighter, more airy, soapy and gentle version of Mojave Ghost; another remembers a similar DNA. Fragrantica lists ambrette and sapodilla; violet, sandalwood and magnolia; ambergris and cedarwood. Desert Glass by Oakcha (Fragrantica)
- On Parfumo's comparison page, 15 of 16 voting members find Desert Glass and Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum similar. Desert Glass vs Mojave Ghost (Parfumo comparison)
Sweeter take: Petra Viola
Petra Viola by Lattafa is a sweeter cousin, and it is compared with the Absolu rather than the Eau de Parfum. On Parfumo's comparison with the Absolu, 9 of 15 voting members find the two similar. Its listed notes, raspberry and cotton candy among them, differ a lot from the original's.
The main difference is the sugar at the start. One Parfumo member finds it opens as sugared raspberry and only turns woodier and muskier, towards the Absolu, as it settles; that member calls it an inspiration rather than a dupe. Another, on Fragrantica, finds it has the Absolu's vibe, just sweeter.
It suits someone who likes the Absolu's musky woods but would happily trade some of its restraint for a fruitier, candied opening. Basis: a named source, the Parfumo comparison and two members' comments.
Why this pick?Sources: 3
Basis: Named source
- On Parfumo's comparison page, 9 of 15 voting members find Petra Viola and Mojave Ghost Absolu similar. Petra Viola vs Mojave Ghost Absolu (Parfumo comparison)
- One Parfumo member finds it opens as sugared raspberry and turns woodier and muskier towards the Absolu, and calls it an inspiration rather than a dupe. Petra Viola member write-up (Parfumo)
- A Fragrantica member finds it has the Absolu's vibe, just sweeter; Fragrantica lists raspberry, violet and pink pepper; cotton candy, jasmine and lily of the valley; musk, sandalwood and cedarwood. Petra Viola by Lattafa (Fragrantica)
Darker take: Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters by Alexandria Fragrances makes no secret of its target. The house's product page names Mojave Ghost as the inspiration and lists magnolia, violet, sapodilla and ambergris. Magnolia and violet are the shared flowers.
The main difference is density. One Parfumo member finds the smell spot on but denser than the airy original. Another, wearing both at once, finds it close but missing the original's brightness, like Mojave Ghost on a smoker's leather jacket.
It suits someone who finds the original too sheer and wants the same flowers with more shadow underneath. Basis: a named source, two Parfumo members and the house's own list.
Why this pick?Sources: 3
Basis: Named source
- One Parfumo member finds the smell spot on but denser than the airy original. Ghostbusters member write-up (Parfumo)
- Another Parfumo member, wearing both together, finds it close but missing the original's brightness and clarity, like Mojave Ghost on a smoker's leather jacket. Ghostbusters member write-up (Parfumo)
- Alexandria says it is inspired by Mojave Ghost and lists magnolia, violet, sapodilla and ambergris. Ghostbusters (Alexandria Fragrances)
Fresher take: Musky Violet
Musky Violet by Dossier names Mojave Ghost as its inspiration on its own page, and on Parfumo's comparison page, 10 of 13 voting members find it similar to Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum. Going by the lists, the shared ground is violet, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood.
The main difference, on paper, is the top of the list. Dossier lists watermelon, green apple and peach on top, then violet leaf, iris, jasmine and rose, then musks, sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver. There is no sapodilla on its list, and no ambrette or magnolia either.
It suits someone who wants the violet-and-musk side of the Mojave Ghost idea and is curious about a different set of fruits up top. Basis: published notes only, so treat the resemblance as a reading of the note lists, not a proven match.
Why this pick?Sources: 2
Basis: Inferred from published notes
- Dossier says it is inspired by Mojave Ghost and lists watermelon, green apple and peach over violet leaf, iris, jasmine and rose, then musks, sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver, with no sapodilla. Musky Violet (Dossier)
- On Parfumo's comparison page, 10 of 13 voting members find Musky Violet and Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum similar. Musky Violet vs Mojave Ghost (Parfumo comparison)
Premium alternative: Chance Eau Tendre
Chance Eau Tendre by Chanel is not a clone. It is a designer perfume that turns up when people look for Mojave Ghost alternatives, and it is the sideways step rather than a saving. On Parfumo's comparison page, just over half of the voting members find the Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette and Mojave Ghost similar. They share musk, amber and cedarwood.
The main difference is the start. Eau Tendre opens on quince and grapefruit with hyacinth, jasmine and iris, where the original lists naseberry and ambrette, then magnolia and violet. In a Fragrantica forum thread on perfumes similar to Mojave Ghost, one member gets a similar vibe from it and would wear the two for the same occasions.
It suits someone who wants a well-known designer scent in the same soft, musky lane and accepts that opinion is split close to half and half. Basis: a named source, the Parfumo comparison and the forum thread.
Why this pick?Sources: 2
Basis: Named source
- On Parfumo's comparison page, 104 of 191 voting members find the Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette and Mojave Ghost similar; they share musk, amber and cedarwood, and Eau Tendre opens on quince and grapefruit with hyacinth, jasmine and iris. Mojave Ghost vs Chance Eau Tendre (Parfumo comparison)
- In a Fragrantica forum thread on perfumes similar to Mojave Ghost, a member gets a similar vibe from the Eau Tendre EDT and would wear them for the same occasions. Perfumes similar to Mojave Ghost? (Fragrantica forum)
Authentic alternatives we stock
Original perfumes that share Mojave Ghost's soft musk, pale flowers and woods, each as a decant filled from the original bottle.
Xerjoff
Dama Bianca
Violet, ambrette, sandalwood, cedarwood and white musk, with iris, lilac and a little vanilla.
3ml · 10ml · 30ml
Creed
Love in White
Magnolia, iris, rice and rose over sandalwood, cedarwood and musk, after an apple and apricot opening.
3ml · 10ml · 30ml
Initio Parfums Privés
Power Self
Magnolia, osmanthus and white rose over Ambroxan, cedarwood and musk, lifted by pink pepper.
3ml · 10ml · 30ml
Where the clones leave the original's notes
Mojave Ghost's top is unusual. Naseberry, listed elsewhere as sapodilla or sapote, is the note to watch, and the clones handle it in different ways. Desert Glass and Ghostbusters keep sapodilla on their lists; Musky Violet replaces it with watermelon, green apple and peach; Petra Viola goes to raspberry and cotton candy. Chance Eau Tendre was never aiming at it and opens on quince and grapefruit.
The base is the other sticking point. The original pairs cedarwood and musk with a crisp amber, and several clones list ambergris there instead, or add vetiver. If the quiet, clean skin feel is what you love, that is where to pay attention when you compare.
Clone bottle or a Mojave Ghost decant?
Per ml, the three clones we could price in euros cost far less than the original in any size. A 10ml decant of Mojave Ghost is €45.81 (€4.58/ml), and a 30ml is €120.60 (€4.02/ml). Ghostbusters and Musky Violet show no price in the table because we found no euro list price on the check date, and Chance Eau Tendre had no confirmed euro price either.
Per decision, the picture flips. The 3ml costs less than any clone bottle we could price in euros. The Absolu comes as a 3ml too, at €16.56, so both versions can go on your skin before you pick one. If you end up loving the original, the 30ml brings the per-ml rate down. Our price per ml index puts the numbers in context.
Authentic perfumes in the same soft register
Three originals from other houses share part of the musky, floral-woody feel. Dama Bianca by Xerjoff shares the most listed notes: violet, ambrette, sandalwood, cedarwood and white musk, with iris, kumquat, lime, jasmine, lilac and vanilla around them. Love in White by Creed sets magnolia, iris, rice and rose over sandalwood, cedarwood, musk and ambergris, after an apple, apricot and orange opening. Power Self by Initio Parfums Prives is magnolia, osmanthus and white rose over Ambroxan, cedarwood and musk, with pink pepper on top. For more of the house, see the best Byredo perfumes, and for the base material, white musk perfumes.
How to test a dupe
Musky, quiet scents are hard to judge on yourself, because musk can slip out of your own attention while people near you still notice it. So test Mojave Ghost and any clone on different days, on skin rather than a card, and check three moments: the naseberry and ambrette at the start, the magnolia and violet once it has settled, and the cedarwood and musk in the evening. If you can, ask someone close to you which one they notice more.
A 3ml of Mojave Ghost is enough for that comparison. Should the original win, move up to a 10ml decant (around 200 sprays) for regular wear, or a 30ml (around 600) if it becomes your signature. Read how decants are filled and why a blind buy is avoidable, and if you like the creamy-wood side of this scent, our Le Labo Santal dupes guide is the natural next stop.
Clone or original? What to know first
- Can I try Mojave Ghost in a small size before spending on a dupe?
- Yes: 10ML sells it as a 3ml decant filled from the original bottle, around 60 sprays, for €15.93. That costs less than any clone bottle we could price in euros, and 10ml and 30ml decants follow if you love it.
- Why is Nava Sol the Mojave Ghost dupe we put first?
- Every Parfumo member who voted on its comparisons with Mojave Ghost and with the Absolu finds them similar, a member there says it clearly carries the Mojave Ghost DNA, and it is the lowest-priced bottle we found. It is a 2026 release, so there is little owner feedback yet.
- Is any of these clones a near match for Mojave Ghost?
- No source we found makes that case without dissent, so we single none out. Desert Glass and Ghostbusters each have members who find them similar, but both are described as different in weight: Desert Glass lighter, Ghostbusters denser.
- Should I compare the clones with Mojave Ghost or the Absolu?
- It depends on the clone. Parfumo voters link Nava Sol to both versions, and Petra Viola to the Absolu. The Absolu adds pear and vetiver to the same frame and is €16.56 for 3ml if you want to wear both versions before choosing.
- How do Mojave Ghost clones compare per ml with a decant?
- Every clone we could price in euros costs far less per ml. A 10ml decant of Mojave Ghost is €45.81 (€4.58/ml), so a clone wins on volume once you know the style suits you.
- Is Chance Eau Tendre a real alternative to Mojave Ghost?
- For some people. It is a designer perfume, not a clone, and just over half of the Parfumo members who voted find the two similar. They share musk, amber and cedarwood, but Eau Tendre opens on quince and grapefruit.
- How long does Mojave Ghost stay with you once sprayed?
- It varies with skin, weather and how much you apply, so we do not promise a figure. A 3ml lets you see how it behaves on you across a few ordinary days.
Sources
- Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum (Byredo)
- Nava Sol vs Mojave Ghost (Parfumo comparison)
- Desert Glass by Oakcha (Fragrantica)
- Petra Viola vs Mojave Ghost Absolu (Parfumo comparison)
- Ghostbusters member write-up (Parfumo)
- Musky Violet (Dossier)
- Mojave Ghost vs Chance Eau Tendre (Parfumo comparison)
- Perfumes similar to Mojave Ghost? (Fragrantica forum)
How we compared
Each alternative is ranked by how closely it follows the notes and dry-down of Mojave Ghost, on the basis shown for it in the table. Prices in other shops are as checked on 1 October 2026 and change often; the 10ML prices on this page are live.
10ML is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Byredo or by the houses of the alternatives named here. Their names are used only to identify the perfumes compared.
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