Althaïr Dupes 2026: 6 Clones vs the Original
Six Althaïr dupes compared on the notes Parfumo lists and how many voting members rate each one similar. Try the original in a decant before you pick a clone bottle.
In this guide
We sell only the originals. Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle. We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself. We never sell dupes, clones or inspired-by perfumes. This guide compares the dupes other houses make of Althaïr, so you can choose, or wear the original first.
Quick answer
The best Althaïr dupe overall is Liquid Brun by French Avenue, which 1036 of 1075 voting Parfumo members rate similar to Althaïr. Island Vanilla Dunes by Khadlaj has the lowest price, and Art of Nature II by Lattafa Pride is the fresher take. Want the real thing? Althaïr is €30.51 for a 10ml decant at 10ML.
6 alternatives compared below · prices checked 12 October 2026
The ranking
- Liquid Brun€39.99 100ml
- Island Vanilla Dunes€26.90 100ml
- Monarque€41.58 100ml
- Art of Nature II€29.95 100ml
- Liquid Brun Limited Edition€44.79 150ml
- Club Black€58.59 100ml
Prefer the original?
Althaïr
Parfums de MarlyDecanted from the original bottle
The alternatives: €0.27–€0.59/ml in other shops, checked 12 October 2026
What does Althaïr smell like?
Althaïr by Parfums de Marly launched in 2023 and is listed for men. It opens with cinnamon, cardamom, orange blossom and bergamot. The heart holds Bourbon vanilla and elemi. The base is praline, musk, Ambroxan, guaiac wood, tonka and candied almond, and the listed accord is woody.
Its listed notes are spiced and nutty, so a good clone needs more than vanilla. You are looking for the cinnamon and orange blossom start, then the praline and guaiac wood underneath.
Althaïr or Althaïr Exclusif?
Althaïr Exclusif is a separate perfume from 2026, so check which one you mean when you shop for a match for Althaïr. It adds saffron and amaretto to the Bourbon vanilla, and the list shows no tonka, elemi or candied almond. The members behind the votes below compared each clone with the 2023 Althaïr.
| Version | Listed notes | Clones voted against it |
|---|---|---|
| Althaïr (2023) | Cinnamon, cardamom, orange blossom, bergamot; Bourbon vanilla, elemi; praline, musk, Ambroxan, guaiac wood, tonka, candied almond | All six clones below |
| Althaïr Exclusif (2026) | Bergamot, cardamom, cinnamon, saffron; amaretto, Bourbon vanilla, orange blossom; Ambroxan, guaiac wood, musk, praline | None in this guide |
Althaïr alternatives compared
Bottle prices in other shops, as checked 12 October 2026
Perfumes made and sold by other houses. 10ML does not sell them.
Compare two side by side
Pick any two perfumes from this guide. It opens on the original against the #1 pick.
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 1036 of 1075 voting members finding Liquid Brun similar to Althaïr, by far the largest vote of any clone; both list orange blossom, cinnamon and bergamot, Bourbon vanilla and elemi, and praline, guaiac wood and musk. Liquid Brun vs Althaïr, Parfumo comparison
- Althaïr costs less up front: €10.89 against €39.99.
- Liquid Brun 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 Althaïr and how many sprays you use.
You need about 6ml (120 sprays).
For this much wear, decants of Althaïr cost less than Liquid Brun: €21.78 against €39.99.
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 €10.89, with about 1.8ml left over. For this much wear, decants of Althaïr cost less than Liquid Brun: €10.89 against €39.99.
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 €195.30, with about 0ml left over. For this much wear, Liquid Brun costs less than decants of Althaïr: €39.99 against €195.30. It is a different perfume, not the original.
Open the full-size image in a new tabBest overall: Liquid Brun
Liquid Brun by French Avenue leads this guide because of the size of the vote. On Parfumo's comparison page, 1036 of 1075 voting members rate Liquid Brun similar to Althaïr, by far the largest vote of any clone here.
Both perfumes list orange blossom, cinnamon and bergamot, Bourbon vanilla and elemi, and praline, guaiac wood and musk. That is most of the Althaïr frame. We only have the shared notes, so we cannot tell you what Liquid Brun changes.
Choose it if you want the clone with the largest body of member opinion behind it.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 1036 of 1075 voting members finding Liquid Brun similar to Althaïr, by far the largest vote of any clone; both list orange blossom, cinnamon and bergamot, Bourbon vanilla and elemi, and praline, guaiac wood and musk. Liquid Brun vs Althaïr, Parfumo comparison
Lowest price: Island Vanilla Dunes
Island Vanilla Dunes by Khadlaj has the lowest bottle price of the six; the table on this page shows it with the date we checked. Parfumo's comparison page shows 65 of 78 voting members calling it similar to Althaïr.
Both list cinnamon and bergamot, orange blossom and guaiac wood, and praline and musk. The same page lists cardamom, vanilla, a bourbon-whiskey note and amber as Island Vanilla Dunes additions.
It suits you if the budget decides and you accept a note list that adds a whiskey note and amber.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 65 of 78 voting members finding Island Vanilla Dunes similar to Althaïr; both list cinnamon and bergamot, orange blossom and guaiac wood, praline and musk, and Island Vanilla Dunes adds cardamom, vanilla, a bourbon-whiskey note and amber. Island Vanilla Dunes vs Althaïr, Parfumo comparison
Sweeter take: Monarque
Monarque by Armaf comes from the Lion's Club line. Parfumo's comparison page shows 33 of 39 voting members calling it similar to Althaïr. That is a small sample, so treat the result as a hint, not a verdict.
The shared notes are orange blossom, cinnamon, bergamot, elemi, praline, guaiac wood and musk. Monarque adds caramelised almond and tonka bean, according to the same page.
We call it the sweeter take because of those two additions. That is a reading of the note lists, not a report of how it wears. It suits you if the sweet end of the notes is what you want from a clone.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 33 of 39 voting members finding Monarque (The Lion's Club line) similar to Althaïr; the shared notes are orange blossom, cinnamon, bergamot, elemi, praline, guaiac wood and musk, and Monarque adds caramelised almond and tonka bean. Monarque vs Althaïr, Parfumo comparison
Fresher take: Art of Nature II
Art of Nature II by Lattafa Pride has a much bigger vote than Monarque: 309 of 332 voting Parfumo members rate it similar to Althaïr.
The two share bergamot, orange blossom, guaiac wood and musk. The difference is the opening. Art of Nature II lists apple, mandarin and frankincense, and adds rose and cedarwood.
Going by the lists, it keeps the bergamot and orange blossom and opens with apple, mandarin and frankincense. Choose it if that opening appeals to you.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 309 of 332 voting members finding Art of Nature II similar to Althaïr; they share bergamot, orange blossom, guaiac wood and musk, while Art of Nature II opens with apple, mandarin and frankincense and adds rose and cedarwood. Art of Nature II vs Althaïr, Parfumo comparison
Darker take: Liquid Brun Limited Edition
Liquid Brun Limited Edition by French Avenue is a separate perfume from Liquid Brun. Parfumo's comparison page shows 144 of 166 voting members calling it similar to Althaïr.
The shared notes are orange blossom and guaiac wood. The Limited Edition also lists cardamom, lavender and citrus, rose, then tonka bean, vanilla, amber and oakmoss.
We call it darker because of the oakmoss and amber on that list, not because of any report on how it wears. It is an Extrait in a larger bottle than the others, so compare it per ml, not per bottle. The table on this page does that.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 144 of 166 voting members finding Liquid Brun Limited Edition similar to Althaïr; they share orange blossom and guaiac wood, and the Limited Edition lists cardamom, lavender and citrus, rose, then tonka bean, vanilla, amber and oakmoss. Liquid Brun Limited Edition vs Althaïr, Parfumo comparison
Premium alternative: Club Black
Club Black by Mercedes-Benz is a designer eau de toilette that is older than Althaïr. Treat it as a similar older scent, not as a clone made after Althaïr. 459 of 782 voting Parfumo members rate it similar, a smaller share than for any other pick here.
The two share bergamot and Ambrox. Club Black lists frankincense and jasmine over vanilla, benzoin and woods.
It suits you if you like the idea of a vanilla and woods perfume with frankincense and care less about the spiced Althaïr start.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 459 of 782 voting members finding Club Black similar to Althaïr; the two share bergamot and Ambrox, and Club Black lists frankincense and jasmine over vanilla, benzoin and woods. It is a 2017 designer eau de toilette, older than Althaïr, so it is a similar scent rather than one made after it. Club Black vs Althaïr, Parfumo comparison
Similar original perfumes we stock
If the spiced vanilla side of Althaïr is what you want, these three originals are worth a 3ml.
By Kilian
Angels' Share
Cognac on top, then cinnamon, tonka bean, oak and Hedione, over vanilla, praline, sandalwood and candied almond. Woody, warm spicy and sweet.
3ml · 10ml · 30ml
Parfums de Marly
Herod
Cinnamon and pepper, then incense, oakmoss, osmanthus and tobacco, over musk, patchouli and vanilla. Sweet, spicy and tobacco-led.
3ml · 10ml · 30ml
Giorgio Armani
Stronger With You Absolutely
Bergamot, elemi and rum, then lavender and davana, over Madagascar vanilla, chestnut, cedar and patchouli. Vanilla, woody and balsamic.
3ml · 10ml · 30ml
Clone or the original in 3ml?
Pick a clone for the price of a big bottle, or wear Althaïr first. A decant lets you do the second at a small cost. Our decant guide explains how we fill them from the original bottle.
The 3ml decant gives about 60 sprays, enough to discover Althaïr. The 10ml decant gives about 200 sprays, to wear for weeks. The 30ml decant gives about 600 sprays, to keep. The original costs €3.05/ml per ml in the 10ml decant, and €2.57/ml in the 30ml. For the full picture, see the price per ml index.
The clone prices in the table above are for much larger bottles, so check the per ml column before you decide. If you like Althaïr but want a different shape, the Parfums de Marly guide groups the house by style.
Other originals to wear if the spice is the point
Three originals we stock share parts of Althaïr's frame. They are different perfumes, not stand-ins for it.
- Angels' Share by By Kilian lists cinnamon, tonka bean, vanilla, praline and candied almond, with cognac on top and sandalwood in the base.
- Herod by Parfums de Marly lists cinnamon, vanilla and musk, with incense, tobacco and patchouli.
- Stronger With You Absolutely by Giorgio Armani lists bergamot and elemi, with rum, lavender and chestnut.
How to test a dupe
Spray both on your own skin, never on a card or strip.
Wear Althaïr on one day and the clone on another, on the same spot of the same wrist. Compare the start, then the base once it has settled. Ask yourself whether the clone keeps the cinnamon and orange blossom, and what it adds or leaves out.
Get a 3ml or 10ml of the original to compare. With the notes above in mind, check your pick against what Parfumo members list, not against the name. The vanilla guide and the gourmand guide help if you want other routes into this style.
Keep notes of what you find. Write down which clone you tried, which day you wore it, and what you noticed in the first minutes and again once it had settled. A short note beats memory when you come back to the choice a week later.
Remember that every pick here rests on Parfumo members and the note lists they compare. Monarque has the smallest vote, and Club Black is older than Althaïr, so weigh those two more carefully. If a clone keeps the notes you care about, it is worth a bottle; if it drops them, a 10ml decant of the original may suit you better.
Clone or original? What to know first
- Can I wear Althaïr in 3ml or 10ml before choosing a clone?
- Yes. A 3ml decant is €10.89 and gives about 60 sprays, enough to learn how it sits on your skin. A 10ml decant is €30.51 and gives about 200 sprays, to wear for weeks. Wear it first, then judge a clone against it.
- Which Althaïr dupe leads our ranking, and why?
- Liquid Brun by French Avenue leads. 1036 of 1075 voting Parfumo members rate it similar to Althaïr, the largest vote of any clone here, and both list orange blossom, cinnamon, bergamot, Bourbon vanilla, elemi, praline, guaiac wood and musk.
- How close does Art of Nature II get to Althaïr?
- 309 of 332 voting Parfumo members rate it similar. It shares bergamot, orange blossom, guaiac wood and musk with Althaïr. It opens with apple, mandarin and frankincense and adds rose and cedarwood, so the opening is where it differs.
- Do the clones follow Althaïr or Althaïr Exclusif?
- The votes compare each clone with the 2023 Althaïr. Althaïr Exclusif from 2026 is a separate perfume, listed with saffron, amaretto and Bourbon vanilla. You can wear it as a 10ml decant for €29.07.
- How does a clone's price per ml compare with an Althaïr decant?
- Althaïr costs €3.05/ml per ml in the 10ml decant and €2.57/ml per ml in the 30ml. The clone prices in the table are dated and sit on much larger bottles. Liquid Brun Limited Edition is an Extrait in a larger bottle, so compare it per ml.
- Which Althaïr clones share its orange blossom and guaiac wood?
- Five of the six list both: Liquid Brun, Island Vanilla Dunes, Monarque, Art of Nature II and Liquid Brun Limited Edition. Club Black does not; it lists bergamot, Ambrox, frankincense and jasmine instead.
- How long does Althaïr last on you?
- It depends on your skin and the weather. The simplest way to find out is a 3ml decant: wear it through a normal day and see how it settles on you before you spend more.
- Does 10ML sell dupes?
- No. 10ML sells only original perfumes. We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself. The dupes in this guide are other houses’ perfumes, and we don’t sell them. You can wear the original first from €10.89.
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How we compared
Each alternative is ranked by how closely it follows the notes and dry-down of Althaïr, on the basis shown for it in the table. Prices in other shops are as checked on 12 October 2026 and change often; the 10ML prices on this page are live.
10ML is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Parfums de Marly or by the houses of the alternatives named here. Their names are used only to identify the perfumes compared.
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