Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01 dupe — cheaper alternatives

Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01: released in 2025, fresh spicy, woody and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01 dupe?

The closest Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01 dupe we found is Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Charcoal — 86% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01 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.
#	Alternative	Scent match	Est. price (100 ml)	Longevity vs Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01	Projection
1	Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Charcoal	86%	about $90 (−64%)	7h vs 5h	7/10
2	Ajmal Carbon	82%	about $15 (−94%)	5h vs 5h	6/10
3	Avon Luck for Her	79%	about $25 (−90%)	5h vs 5h	6/10
4	Montana Graphite	85%	about $25 (−90%)	5h vs 5h	7/10
5	Al Haramain Perfumes Azlan Oud Charcoal Edition	85%	about $75 (−70%)	8h vs 5h	8/10

Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Charcoal — 86% scent match
Delivers a sophisticated smoky and mineral-driven experience in the same thematic family as Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01.
It shares its fresh spicy, mineral and warm spicy accords with Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 132 community ratings.
Ajmal Carbon — 82% scent match
Shares a similar aromatic and fresh spicy trajectory reminiscent of Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01, offering a vibrant everyday wear.
It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 319 community ratings.
Avon Luck for Her — 79% scent match
Features a warm spicy and aromatic accord profile that lands in the same family as Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01.
It shares its woody accords with Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,214 community ratings.
Al Haramain Perfumes Azlan Oud Charcoal Edition — 85% scent match
Captures a deep smoky and resinous woodiness evocative of Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01, with a robust presence.
It shares its woody and amber accords with Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 15 community ratings.
Montana Graphite — 85% scent match — discontinued
Evokes the dark, mineral-heavy woody character of Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01, leaning into a sharp and earthy profile.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and amber accords with Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 326 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01 dupe is cheapest?

Ajmal Carbon, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01.

Which Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01 dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Azlan Oud Charcoal Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01.

Which Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01 dupe is closest to the original?

Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Charcoal, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Charcoal saves you about $235 a year against Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01. 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 Comme des Garcons Max Richter 01 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Al Haramain Perfumes Azlan Oud Charcoal Edition comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-21.