EVC PARFUM Absence: released in 2025, smoky, citrus and tobacco, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest EVC PARFUM Absence dupe we found is Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition — 88% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best EVC PARFUM Absence dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs EVC PARFUM Absence | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition | 88% | about $40 (−73%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 2 | PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire | 83% | about $30 (−80%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World TABAC N' COKE | 83% | about $50 (−67%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Zara Tobacco Collection Rich Warm Addictive | 80% | about $25 (−83%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch | 80% | about $25 (−83%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
A luxurious take on the tobacco, spice, and vanilla richness that defines the core character of Absence.
It shares its sweet and tobacco accords with EVC PARFUM Absence, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 3,301 community ratings.
Captures the prominent smoky and resinous atmosphere of Absence, supported by a sweet vanilla undertone.
It shares its sweet, powdery and aromatic accords with EVC PARFUM Absence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 312 community ratings.
Mirrors the complex blend of smoky elements and sweet aromatic tobacco found in Absence.
It shares its tobacco, sweet and citrus accords with EVC PARFUM Absence, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 220 community ratings.
Offers a softer, sweeter exploration of the tobacco and vanilla profile present in the reference scent.
It shares its sweet, tobacco and powdery accords with EVC PARFUM Absence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,162 community ratings.
Evokes the warm tobacco and sweet amber richness of Absence, leaning into a cozy, spiced vanilla cloud.
It shares its sweet, tobacco and powdery accords with EVC PARFUM Absence, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,614 community ratings.
Zara Tobacco Collection Rich Warm Addictive, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than EVC PARFUM Absence.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for EVC PARFUM Absence.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition saves you about $160 a year against EVC PARFUM Absence. 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: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
EVC PARFUM Absence notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-28.