Emporium Step 9: released in 2024, fresh spicy, aromatic and white floral, about 3h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Emporium Step 9 dupe we found is Antonio Banderas Power of Seduction — 88% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Emporium Step 9 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Emporium Step 9 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Banderas Power of Seduction | 88% | about $15 (+50%) | 5h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Paris Elysees Cosa Nostra Platinium | 89% | about $15 (+50%) | 3h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Vinci Graf Brave | 89% | about $15 (+50%) | 2h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Faberlic Tavarua For Him | 87% | about $10 | 4h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Brocard Gangster Platinum | 86% | about $10 | 5h vs 3h | 6/10 |
Shares the crisp aromatic freshness and woody undertones found in Emporium Step 9, with a clean and approachable profile.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Emporium Step 9, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 666 community ratings.
Evokes the aromatic and fresh spicy character of Emporium Step 9, leaning into a similar vibrant herbal and woody territory.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Emporium Step 9, opens on Rosemary and Lavender too, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 25 community ratings.
Mirrors the aromatic and earthy qualities of Emporium Step 9 with a well-rounded and balanced woody trail.
It shares its aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords with Emporium Step 9, opens on Lavender and Rosemary too and lasts about 2h against 3h.
Captures a similar blend of aromatic herbs and earthy woods reminiscent of the style of Emporium Step 9.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Emporium Step 9, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 19 community ratings.
Offers a fresh spicy and aromatic impression that sits very close to the character of Emporium Step 9.
It shares its aromatic, woody and mossy accords with Emporium Step 9, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 7 community ratings.
Brocard Gangster Platinum, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate).
Brocard Gangster Platinum, at about 5h on skin, against about 3h for Emporium Step 9.
Paris Elysees Cosa Nostra Platinium, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Antonio Banderas Power of Seduction actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Emporium Step 9. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Brocard Gangster Platinum comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Emporium Step 9 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.