Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle: released in 2026, amber, balsamic and smoky, about 2h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle dupe we found is Arquiste The Architects Club — 91% match, about $60 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arquiste The Architects Club | 91% | about $60 (−71%) | 5h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Martin Margiela By the Fireplace | 88% | about $110 (−48%) | 6h vs 2h | 4/10 |
| 3 | PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire | 85% | about $30 (−86%) | 5h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold | 84% | about $340 (+62%) | 6h vs 2h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah | 82% | about $25 (−88%) | 8h vs 2h | 8/10 |
Evokes the smoky resinous and warm vanilla character of The Villainelle, leaning into a sophisticated woody profile with smooth projection.
It shares its woody, vanilla and amber accords with Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 1,003 community ratings.
Shares the rich smoky and balsamic essence found in The Villainelle, wrapping the wearer in a cozy amber-driven cloud.
It shares its woody, vanilla and balsamic accords with Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 27,061 community ratings.
Evokes the warm smoky and balsamic qualities of the profile seen in The Villainelle with remarkable affordability.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and sweet accords with Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 312 community ratings.
Offers a softer vanillic sweetness reminiscent of The Villainelle, though positioned at a much higher price point.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 7,278 community ratings.
In the same warm spicy and vanilla-heavy family as The Villainelle, offering heavy projection at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle, lasts about 8h against 2h and carries 30,398 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle.
Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah, at about 8h on skin, against about 2h for Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle.
Arquiste The Architects Club, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Arquiste The Architects Club saves you about $220 a year against Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Anecdotes by Artists The Villainelle notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-27.