DS&Durga Gateau Blackout dupe — cheaper alternatives

DS&Durga Gateau Blackout: released in 2024, warm spicy, smoky and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good DS&Durga Gateau Blackout dupe?

The closest DS&Durga Gateau Blackout dupe we found is Jo Malone London Myrrh & Tonka — 78% match, about $135 (estimate) versus about $295 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best DS&Durga Gateau Blackout 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs DS&Durga Gateau BlackoutProjection
1Jo Malone London Myrrh & Tonka78%about $135 (−54%)6h vs 6h4/10
2Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick73%about $75 (−75%)6h vs 6h6/10
3Fragrance World Lush Cherry70%about $30 (−90%)5h vs 6h6/10
4Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah68%about $25 (−92%)8h vs 6h8/10
5Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel65%about $25 (−92%)7h vs 6h7/10
  1. Jo Malone London Myrrh & Tonka — 78% scent match

    Offers a resinous, balsamic warmth that mirrors the smoky and amber-rich base notes of the reference scent.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords with DS&Durga Gateau Blackout, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,532 community ratings.

  2. Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick — 73% scent match

    Captures a similarly moody and spicy character that feels reminiscent of the darker, incense-laden elements in Gateau Blackout.

    It shares its amber, smoky and warm spicy accords with DS&Durga Gateau Blackout, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 504 community ratings.

  3. Fragrance World Lush Cherry — 70% scent match

    Focuses on the prominent black cherry note, offering a fruit-forward opening that transitions into a similar woody base.

    It shares its cherry, warm spicy and amber accords with DS&Durga Gateau Blackout, opens on Black Cherry too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 313 community ratings.

  4. Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah — 68% scent match

    Provides a dense, spicy, and sweet amber experience that aligns with the warm and balsamic qualities of the reference.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with DS&Durga Gateau Blackout, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 30,398 community ratings.

  5. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel — 65% scent match

    Leans into a warm, spicy, and woody territory that evokes the comforting, dark gourmand feel of the reference.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with DS&Durga Gateau Blackout, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,763 community ratings.

Which DS&Durga Gateau Blackout dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than DS&Durga Gateau Blackout.

Which DS&Durga Gateau Blackout dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for DS&Durga Gateau Blackout.

Which DS&Durga Gateau Blackout dupe is closest to the original?

Jo Malone London Myrrh & Tonka, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a DS&Durga Gateau Blackout dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jo Malone London Myrrh & Tonka saves you about $235 a year against DS&Durga Gateau Blackout. 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 DS&Durga Gateau Blackout dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-29.