Baldessarini Ultimate: released in 2015, amber, citrus and leather, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Baldessarini Ultimate dupe we found is Phaedon Oliban — 83% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Baldessarini Ultimate dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Baldessarini Ultimate | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phaedon Oliban | 83% | about $35 (−22%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Azzaro Club Men | 81% | about $30 (−33%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Daniel Josier Vetiver | 78% | about $110 (+144%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 | 77% | about $160 (+256%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence | 76% | about $125 (+178%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the resinous and smoky amber qualities of Baldessarini Ultimate, blending rich olibanum with a warm, comforting presence.
It shares its woody and amber accords with Baldessarini Ultimate, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 162 community ratings.
Shares a similar vibrant citrus and woody framework reminiscent of Baldessarini Ultimate, offering an approachable and dynamic wear.
It shares its woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Baldessarini Ultimate, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 306 community ratings.
Offers an earthy, woody profile that touches on the deeper undertones found within Baldessarini Ultimate.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with Baldessarini Ultimate, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 127 community ratings.
Explores a unique woody and spicy depth that shares a similar modern masculine styling to Baldessarini Ultimate.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with Baldessarini Ultimate, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,954 community ratings.
A warmer, earth-centric take on the rugged masculine elegance present in Baldessarini Ultimate.
It shares its citrus, woody and amber accords with Baldessarini Ultimate, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,722 community ratings.
Azzaro Club Men, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Baldessarini Ultimate.
Daniel Josier Vetiver, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Baldessarini Ultimate.
Phaedon Oliban, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Phaedon Oliban saves you about $15 a year against Baldessarini Ultimate. 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. Daniel Josier Vetiver comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Baldessarini Ultimate notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-07.