Alex Simone Carré d'Or: released in 2025, tobacco, sweet and iris, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Alex Simone Carré d'Or dupe we found is BDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait — 86% match, about $335 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Alex Simone Carré d'Or dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Alex Simone Carré d'Or | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dior Homme Intense 2007 | 86% | about $140* (−44%) | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | BDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait | 86% | about $335 (+34%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Ramon Monegal Impossible Iris | 84% | about $150 (−40%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Carthusia 1681 | 84% | about $110 (−56%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Nobile 1942 Sandalo Nobile | 81% | about $115 (−54%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Delivers a rich, spicy, and creamy vanilla profile reminiscent of the sophisticated sweetness in Carré d'Or.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Alex Simone Carré d'Or, opens on Cardamom and Fig too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 4,251 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery iris and rich warm character found in Carré d'Or, leaning into similar sophisticated floral territory.
It shares its powdery, sweet and iris accords with Alex Simone Carré d'Or, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 474 community ratings.
Blends similar warm spicy and woody undertones, echoing the rich aromatic vibe of Carré d'Or.
It shares its woody, powdery and iris accords with Alex Simone Carré d'Or, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 335 community ratings.
Shares the woody, warm spicy depth reminiscent of Carré d'Or, offering a smooth and comforting presence.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Alex Simone Carré d'Or, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 483 community ratings.
Captures the iris-heavy elegance and powdery warmth that brings to mind the luxurious feel of Carré d'Or.
It shares its powdery, iris and vanilla accords with Alex Simone Carré d'Or, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 3,528 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Carthusia 1681, at about $110 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Alex Simone Carré d'Or.
Dior Homme Intense 2007, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Alex Simone Carré d'Or.
Dior Homme Intense 2007, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dior Dior Homme Intense 2007 saves you about $160 a year against Alex Simone Carré d'Or. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Dior Dior Homme Intense 2007 (8.6h) — 1 of 5.
Alex Simone Carré d'Or notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-27.