By Kilian Midnight Espresso: released in 2026, warm spicy, coffee and vanilla, about 6h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest By Kilian Midnight Espresso dupe we found is Mancera Amore Caffè — 86% match, about $100 (estimate) versus about $415 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best By Kilian Midnight Espresso dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs By Kilian Midnight Espresso | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mancera Amore Caffè | 86% | about $100 (−76%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Theodoros Kalotinis Hazelnut Praline | 82% | about $70 (−83%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Py Rhum | 80% | about $255 (−39%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red | 77% | about $140 (−66%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Giardini Di Toscana Bianco Latte | 76% | about $260 (−37%) | 8h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Evokes the warm coffee-and-vanilla character of Midnight Espresso, leaning into a rich and sweet gourmand territory.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and coffee accords with By Kilian Midnight Espresso, opens on Coffee too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 5,436 community ratings.
Shares the nutty, sweet, and comforting chocolate-hazelnut richness found in the heart of Midnight Espresso.
It shares its nutty, sweet and warm spicy accords with By Kilian Midnight Espresso, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 149 community ratings.
Captures the deep rum and rich vanilla nuances that echo the boozy warmth of Midnight Espresso.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and rum accords with By Kilian Midnight Espresso, opens on Rum too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 1,776 community ratings.
Presents a dark, fruit-kissed coffee profile that sits comfortably in the same family as Midnight Espresso.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and coffee accords with By Kilian Midnight Espresso, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 6,012 community ratings.
Delivers an intensely sweet, creamy vanilla experience that aligns with the sweeter base notes of Midnight Espresso.
It shares its vanilla and sweet accords with By Kilian Midnight Espresso, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 11,354 community ratings.
Theodoros Kalotinis Hazelnut Praline, at about $70 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than By Kilian Midnight Espresso.
Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Py Rhum, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for By Kilian Midnight Espresso.
Mancera Amore Caffè, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
By Kilian Midnight Espresso itself sells from €145 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mancera Amore Caffè saves you about $460 a year against By Kilian Midnight Espresso. 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, these cover it: Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Py Rhum (8.4h) — 1 of 5.
By Kilian Midnight Espresso notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-19.