Dark Tales Floating Candles: released in 2024, amber, smoky and mossy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Dark Tales Floating Candles dupe we found is Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick — 87% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Dark Tales Floating Candles dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Dark Tales Floating Candles | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick | 87% | about $75 (−17%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Cartier La Treizieme Heure XIII | 87% | about $175 (+94%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 91 | 84% | about $25 (−72%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro | 83% | about $165 (+83%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Anatole Lebreton Grimoire | 82% | about $155 (+72%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar waxy, atmospheric ambiance reminiscent of Dark Tales Floating Candles, with a rich waxy heart.
It shares its amber, smoky and warm spicy accords with Dark Tales Floating Candles, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 504 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, cozy atmosphere of Dark Tales Floating Candles, leaning into similar amber and powdery sweetness.
It shares its amber accords with Dark Tales Floating Candles, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 616 community ratings.
Employs a bright yet smoky incense aura that aligns with the atmospheric vibe of Dark Tales Floating Candles.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and balsamic accords with Dark Tales Floating Candles, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,084 community ratings.
Captures a similar mystical, earthy feel evoking the mossy and balsamic elements of Dark Tales Floating Candles.
It shares its amber, balsamic and mossy accords with Dark Tales Floating Candles, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 341 community ratings.
Features a smoky, resinous character in the same family as Dark Tales Floating Candles, though deeper and richer.
It shares its smoky accords with Dark Tales Floating Candles, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 228 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 91, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Dark Tales Floating Candles.
Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Dark Tales Floating Candles.
Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick saves you about $20 a year against Dark Tales Floating Candles. 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: Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Dark Tales Floating Candles notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-29.