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Aventus by Creed

Aventus

Creed8.720K

typically ~$285

Club De Nuit Intense Man by Armaf

Armaf — Club De Nuit Intense Man

~$30save ~$255 (89%)

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Emporio Armani - Stronger with You Intensely by Giorgio Armani

Emporio Armani - Stronger with You Intensely

Giorgio Armani9.19.6K

typically ~$90

YOUR TOUCH INT…

Maison Alhambra — Your Touch Intense

Same toffee-chestnut sweetness; a touch more synthetic up top but impressively close overall.

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Ultra Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier

Ultra Mâle

Jean Paul Gaultier8.912K

typically ~$95

QANNAS

Le Falconé — Qannas

Captures the juicy pear-and-mint sweetness of Ultra Mâle; a little sharper, but close enough.

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Layton by Parfums de Marly

Layton

Parfums de Marly8.911K

typically ~$250

NORTH STAG EXP…

Paris Corner — North Stag Expression 2 Deux

Another close Layton take; the sweet apple-vanilla core is there, opening a hair sharper.

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Angels' Share by Kilian

Angels' Share

Kilian8.812K

typically ~$220

ROYAL BLEND SE…

French Avenue — Royal Blend Sequoia

Captures that oaky cognac-vanilla richness nicely; a bit sweeter with slightly shorter longevity.

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Eros by Versace

Eros

Versace8.221K

typically ~$60

IMPERIAL BLUE

Riiffs — Imperial Blue

~$32save ~$28 (47%)

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Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium

Yves Saint Laurent7.926K

typically ~$100

OPERA ROUGE

Maison Alhambra — Opera Rouge

Same sweet coffee-vanilla Black Opium idea; a touch more synthetic, opening slightly sharper.

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Eros Flame by Versace

Eros Flame

Versace8.69.7K

typically ~$60

VERSENCIA ROUGE

Maison Alhambra — Versencia Rouge

Same warm spicy-orange Eros Flame vibe; a touch sweeter and lighter on projection.

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Sauvage by Dior

Sauvage

Dior7.824K

typically ~$130

Club De Nuit Urban Elixir by Armaf

Armaf — Club De Nuit Urban Elixir

~$30save ~$100 (77%)

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Lost Cherry by Tom Ford

Lost Cherry

Tom Ford8.311K

typically ~$380

FORBIDDEN LOVE

Maison Alhambra — Forbidden Love

Nails the boozy cherry-almond Lost Cherry opening; goes sweeter and more synthetic in the dry-down.

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Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Baccarat Rouge 540

Maison Francis Kurkdjian7.720K

typically ~$325

ITQAN NOIR

Zimaya — Itqan Noir

Same sweet saffron-amberwood BR540 signature; a little more synthetic, but a very close match.

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Jubilation XXV Man by Amouage

Jubilation XXV Man

Amouage8.85.7K

typically ~$270

JUBILEE XXVI

Mouj — Jubilee XXVI

Captures Jubilation's smoky incense-and-spice richness well; slightly less complex, but genuinely close.

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Cedrat Boise by Mancera

Cedrat Boise

Mancera8.39.9K

typically ~$65

CEDRAT ESSENCE

Emir — Cedrat Essence

Same zesty lemon-cedarwood Cedrat Boise feel; a bit sharper and shorter, but close enough.

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Red Tobacco by Mancera

Red Tobacco

Mancera8.28.9K

typically ~$90

WILD AND TOBAC…

Paris Corner — Wild And Tobacco

Same fiery cinnamon-tobacco Red Tobacco heat; slightly sweeter and less refined, but a close match.

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Oajan by Parfums de Marly

Oajan

Parfums de Marly8.94.3K

typically ~$220

FAWAH MIDNIGHT…

Nusuk — Fawah Midnight Edition

~$32save ~$188 (85%)

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Oud for Greatness by Initio

Oud for Greatness

Initio8.65.3K

typically ~$250

OUD FOR GLORY

Lattafa — Oud For Glory

One of the best clones out there; same saffron-oud DNA, nearly indistinguishable, just slightly less refined.

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Oud Satin Mood by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Oud Satin Mood

Maison Francis Kurkdjian8.46.5K

typically ~$280

OUD SATIN

Paris Corner — Oud Satin

Same rich rose-and-vanilla oud idea, though it turns sweeter and slightly synthetic up top.

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Carlisle by Parfums de Marly

Carlisle

Parfums de Marly8.84.1K

typically ~$280

PERLADOR

Borouj — Perlador

Similar spicy-fruity apple oriental direction, though rougher and not as polished as Carlisle.

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Imagination by Louis Vuitton

Imagination

Louis Vuitton9.12.9K

typically ~$300

AMBER OUD AQUA…

Al Haramain — Amber Oud Aqua Dubai

~$35save ~$265 (88%)

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Arabians Tonka by Montale

Arabians Tonka

Montale8.53.9K

typically ~$70

KARUS SECRET M…

Khadlaj — Karus Secret Musk

Captures the sweet tonka-saffron-oud gourmand well; a bit softer and less potent than Montale.

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Santal 33 by Le Labo

Santal 33

Le Labo7.68.1K

typically ~$330

GAME OF SPADES…

Jo Milano — Game Of Spades Bid

Captures the smoky sandalwood-leather of Santal 33; a little sweeter and more synthetic-woody.

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Aqva pour Homme Marine by Bvlgari

Aqva pour Homme Marine

Bvlgari8.14K

typically ~$55

MONTANO BRAVE

Riiffs — Montano Brave

Same clean aquatic-citrus feel; a decent match, but lighter and shorter-lived than the Bvlgari.

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Musk Therapy by Initio

Musk Therapy

Initio8.33.2K

typically ~$190

GLORIOUS OUD R…

Fragrance World — Glorious Oud Royal Blanc

Gets the soft clean-musk almond vibe of Musk Therapy; a hair sweeter and less airy.

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Erba Pura by XerJoff

Erba Pura

XerJoff7.66.4K

typically ~$180

AMBER OUD GOLD

Al Haramain — Amber Oud Gold

~$35save ~$145 (81%)

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Tony Iommi Monkey Special by XerJoff

Tony Iommi Monkey Special

XerJoff8.72.1K

typically ~$250

MYSTERIUM

Paris Corner — Mysterium

Captures the boozy rum-tobacco-spice of Monkey Special; sweeter and a touch simpler than Xerjoff.

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Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton

Afternoon Swim

Louis Vuitton8.71.7K

typically ~$320

PINNACE ORYN

French Avenue — Pinnace Oryn

Same bright juicy-orange citrus as Afternoon Swim; close, but fades noticeably faster on skin.

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Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9

Bleecker Street

Bond No. 98.42K

typically ~$300

LUXE BOLD

Maison Alhambra — Luxe Bold

~$28save ~$272 (91%)

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Bitter Peach by Tom Ford

Bitter Peach

Tom Ford7.44.9K

typically ~$150

CORAL BLUSH

Maison Alhambra — Coral Blush

Nails the juicy boozy-peach of Bitter Peach; a touch sweeter and less complex dry-down.

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Kirkè by Tiziana Terenzi

Kirkè

Tiziana Terenzi6.86.5K

typically ~$200

Confidential Private Gold by Lattafa

Lattafa — Confidential Private Gold

~$30save ~$170 (85%)

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Phantom by Paco Rabanne

Phantom

Paco Rabanne7.04.6K

typically ~$90

ICONIC

Sapil — Iconic

Same clean lavender-lemon-vanilla vibe as Phantom; lighter and a bit more synthetic overall.

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L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé by Guerlain

L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé

Guerlain8.9708

typically ~$130

ARSH EXTRAIT

French Avenue — Arsh Extrait

Leans into that almond-leather-woody Idéal signature; close on vibe, a touch rougher and sweeter.

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Mango Skin by Vilhelm Parfumerie

Mango Skin

Vilhelm Parfumerie7.32.5K

typically ~$200

AURA MANGA SPL…

Khadlaj — Aura Manga Splash

Captures the juicy mango-blackcurrant of Mango Skin; fun and close, just a bit synthetic.

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Accento by XerJoff

Accento

XerJoff8.01.1K

typically ~$250

RABAB GEMS

Zimaya — Rabab Gems

Same bright pineapple-rose floral idea as Accento; softer projection and a less luxurious feel.

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Pacific Chill by Louis Vuitton

Pacific Chill

Louis Vuitton8.1960

typically ~$300

PINNACE

French Avenue — Pinnace

Same crisp lemon-mint-blackcurrant cooler as Pacific Chill; close, but doesn't last as long.

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A*Men Pure Malt by Mugler

A*Men Pure Malt

Mugler8.2874

typically ~$100

STAR MEN NEBULA

Fragrance World — Star Men Nebula

Gets the boozy whisky-caramel of Pure Malt; a bit sweeter and less smoky.

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Black Phantom - Memento Mori by Kilian

Black Phantom - Memento Mori

Kilian7.91.1K

typically ~$250

SPECTRE WRAITH

French Avenue — Spectre Wraith

Same dark coffee-rum-coconut gourmand as Black Phantom; close, slightly sweeter and less refined.

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L'Homme Idéal Extrême by Guerlain

L'Homme Idéal Extrême

Guerlain8.3714

typically ~$130

Supreme L'homme Extreme by Fragrance World

Fragrance World — Supreme L'homme Extreme

~$28save ~$102 (78%)

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Erba Gold by XerJoff

Erba Gold

XerJoff8.2764

typically ~$250

ROYAL AMBER

King of Kings — Royal Amber

Close on the sweet fruity-citrus glow; a little simpler and more synthetic underneath.

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Opera by XerJoff

Opera

XerJoff8.1751

typically ~$250

Philos Opus Noir by Maison Alhambra

Maison Alhambra — Philos Opus Noir

~$28save ~$222 (89%)

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Paragon by Initio

Paragon

Initio8.1712

typically ~$225

Pride Vintage Radio by Lattafa

Lattafa — Pride Vintage Radio

~$30save ~$195 (87%)

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Velvet Tonka by Bdk

Velvet Tonka

Bdk8.0747

typically ~$180

Shaghaf Oud Tonka by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian — Shaghaf Oud Tonka

~$30save ~$150 (83%)

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Orage by Louis Vuitton

Orage

Louis Vuitton8.0685

typically ~$300

TEMPÈTE JACQUE…

Fragrance World — Tempète Jacques Yves

Same stormy patchouli-lavender vibe; opening's a touch sharper, base slightly thinner.

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Boss Bottled Intense by Hugo Boss

Boss Bottled Intense

Hugo Boss8.1606

typically ~$70

PINNACE NOIR

French Avenue — Pinnace Noir

Same warm apple-cinnamon-vanilla feel; a little sweeter and doesn't project quite as far.

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Tonka Cola by Mancera

Tonka Cola

Mancera8.0638

typically ~$100

EMIR UNISEX CH…

Paris Corner — Emir Unisex Cherry Cola

Same fizzy cherry-cola-and-tonka fun; sweeter and slightly more artificial, but genuinely close.

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Absolu Aventus by Creed

Absolu Aventus

Creed8.3485

typically ~$350

CLUB DE NUIT P…

Armaf — Club De Nuit Precieux 1

~$30save ~$320 (91%)

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SAND DANCE

Sand Dance

Stéphane Humbert Lucas8.2501

typically ~$250

VULCAN SABLE

Fragrance World — Vulcan Sable

Same warm fig-and-immortelle desert accord; a bit flatter and less nuanced overall.

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Million Lucky by Paco Rabanne

Million Lucky

Paco Rabanne7.9629

typically ~$90

LATTAFA ISHQ A…

Lattafa Ishq Al Shuyuk Silver — Lattafa Ishq Al Shuyuk Silver

Close on the fruity plum-and-woods vibe; slightly sweeter and softer on longevity.

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Dior Homme Intense by Dior

Dior Homme Intense

Dior8.4405

typically ~$130

CAMARO HOMME I…

Paris Corner — Camaro Homme Intense

Same powdery iris-and-cocoa elegance; slightly sweeter and less silky in the dry-down.

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Bianco Latte by Giardini di Toscana

Bianco Latte

Giardini di Toscana8.1474

typically ~$150

AQUOLINA

Pink Sugar — Aquolina

Same creamy milk-and-vanilla comfort; a bit sweeter and simpler, but pleasantly close.

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City of Stars by Louis Vuitton

City of Stars

Louis Vuitton7.7517

typically ~$300

GOLDEN HOUR

Volare — Golden Hour

Same clean citrus-musk daytime feel; slightly sharper up top and fades a bit faster.

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Oud for Happiness by Initio

Oud for Happiness

Initio7.6445

typically ~$225

AL NOBLE SAFEER

Lattafa — Al Noble Safeer

Same warm vanilla-and-oud coziness; a bit sweeter and not quite as deep, but close.

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Million Elixir by Paco Rabanne

Million Elixir

Paco Rabanne7.7390

typically ~$90

Pride La Collection D'Antiquites by Lattafa

Lattafa — Pride La Collection D'Antiquites

~$30save ~$60 (67%)

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Amber Absolute by Tom Ford

Amber Absolute

Tom Ford8.3259

typically ~$150

MYSTERIOUS AMB…

Maison Alhambra — Mysterious Amber

Same warm resinous amber-and-incense feel; a bit simpler and less refined than the discontinued original.

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Paradoxe by Prada

Paradoxe

Prada6.8736

typically ~$100

PINK ECLIPSE

Maison Alhambra — Pink Eclipse

Same modern floral-musk signature; a touch sweeter and less polished than Paradoxe.

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The One Luminous Night by Dolce & Gabbana

The One Luminous Night

Dolce & Gabbana8.7205

typically ~$90

LUMIERE GARCON

French Avenue — Lumiere Garcon

Same warm tobacco-amber The One feel; sweeter and a bit weaker, recognizably close.

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Amore Caffè by Mancera

Amore Caffè

Mancera8.1264

typically ~$100

TIRAMISU COCO

Zimaya — Tiramisu Coco

Same sweet coffee-and-caramel gourmand; a touch sweeter and more synthetic, but close.

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