AndrèSimon Palais Royal dupe — cheaper alternatives

AndrèSimon Palais Royal: released in 2025, warm spicy, amber and herbal, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good AndrèSimon Palais Royal dupe?

The closest AndrèSimon Palais Royal dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best AndrèSimon Palais Royal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs AndrèSimon Palais RoyalProjection
1Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men82%about $20 (−89%)6h vs 9h6/10
2Rasasi La Yuqawam Ambergris Showers82%about $55 (−70%)7h vs 9h9/10
3Armaf Odyssey Homme80%about $20 (−89%)7h vs 9h7/10
4Fragrance World Soir79%about $30 (−84%)6h vs 9h7/10
5Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition76%about $40 (−78%)9h vs 9h7/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men — 82% scent match

    Evokes the rich, balsamic, and amber-heavy profile found in Palais Royal, leaning into a smooth and sweet woody dry-down.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with AndrèSimon Palais Royal, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 761 community ratings.

  2. Rasasi La Yuqawam Ambergris Showers — 82% scent match

    Captures the complex herbal and resinous depth of Palais Royal with a sophisticated, long-lasting balsamic finish.

    It shares its woody accords with AndrèSimon Palais Royal, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 685 community ratings.

  3. Armaf Odyssey Homme — 80% scent match

    A sweet and powdery fragrance that mirrors the iris and vanilla elements of Palais Royal in a more accessible format.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with AndrèSimon Palais Royal, opens on Neroli too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 2,401 community ratings.

  4. Fragrance World Soir — 79% scent match

    Provides a similar warm, spicy, and slightly sweet experience that aligns with the balsamic heart of Palais Royal.

    It shares its amber, woody and powdery accords with AndrèSimon Palais Royal, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 198 community ratings.

  5. Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition — 76% scent match

    Leans into the sweet, amber-forward territory of Palais Royal, offering a bold and radiant presence on the skin.

    It shares its sweet and powdery accords with AndrèSimon Palais Royal, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 9h and carries 5,856 community ratings.

Which AndrèSimon Palais Royal dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than AndrèSimon Palais Royal.

Which AndrèSimon Palais Royal dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition, at about 9h on skin, against about 9h for AndrèSimon Palais Royal.

Which AndrèSimon Palais Royal dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a AndrèSimon Palais Royal dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men saves you about $245 a year against AndrèSimon Palais Royal. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a AndrèSimon Palais Royal dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition (8.5h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-24.