DS&Durga Amber Kiso: released in 2018, woody, leather and smoky, about 9h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest DS&Durga Amber Kiso dupe we found is Gucci Guilty Absolute — 85% match, about $135 (estimate) versus about $295 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best DS&Durga Amber Kiso dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs DS&Durga Amber Kiso | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gucci Guilty Absolute | 85% | about $135 (−54%) | 7h vs 9h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Chopard Amber Malaki | 83% | about $100 (−66%) | 6h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Chopard Black Incense Malaki | 82% | about $140* (−53%) | 8h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Francesca Bianchi Byzantine Amber | 81% | about $200 (−32%) | 8h vs 9h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Montale Leather Patchouli | 75% | about $115 (−61%) | 9h vs 9h | 8/10 |
Leans into a prominent, dry leather accord that mirrors the rugged, woody intensity of the reference fragrance.
It shares its woody, leather and aromatic accords with DS&Durga Amber Kiso, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 6,715 community ratings.
Shares a deep, resinous amber profile that evokes the warm, balsamic character found in the heart of the reference scent.
It shares its amber, smoky and balsamic accords with DS&Durga Amber Kiso, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 583 community ratings.
Focuses on a dark, smoky incense quality that aligns well with the aromatic and woody structure of the reference.
It shares its smoky, amber and woody accords with DS&Durga Amber Kiso, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 937 community ratings.
Offers a dense, complex amber experience that captures the smoky and animalic nuances present in the reference.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords with DS&Durga Amber Kiso, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 618 community ratings.
Combines earthy patchouli with a bold leather note, creating a similar vibe to the darker, animalic aspects of the reference.
It shares its woody, leather and amber accords with DS&Durga Amber Kiso, lasts about 9h against 9h and carries 466 community ratings.
Chopard Amber Malaki, at about $100 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than DS&Durga Amber Kiso.
Montale Leather Patchouli, at about 9h on skin, against about 9h for DS&Durga Amber Kiso.
Gucci Guilty Absolute, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
DS&Durga Amber Kiso itself sells from $132.29 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Gucci Gucci Guilty Absolute saves you about $235 a year against DS&Durga Amber Kiso. 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: Montale Leather Patchouli (8.6h) and Francesca Bianchi Byzantine Amber (8.2h) — 2 of 5.
DS&Durga Amber Kiso notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.