Frederic Malle Noir Epices: released in 2000, fresh spicy, warm spicy and rose, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Frederic Malle Noir Epices dupe we found is Estée Lauder Cinnabar — 84% match, about $60 (estimate) versus about $240 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Frederic Malle Noir Epices dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Frederic Malle Noir Epices | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estée Lauder Cinnabar | 84% | about $60* (−75%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic | 80% | about $25* (−90%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Cafe Parfums Cafe-Cafe | 80% | about $25* (−90%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Jacomo de Jacomo | 80% | about $25 (−90%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Calvin Klein Obsession | 79% | about $65* (−73%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Evokes the fiery clove, cinnamon, and orange warmth of Frederic Malle Noir Epices with a richer vintage floral backdrop.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and citrus accords with Frederic Malle Noir Epices, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 528 community ratings.
Delivers an aromatic blend of zesty orange, nutmeg, and dry woods that leans into the same warm spicy territory as Noir Epices.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Frederic Malle Noir Epices, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,142 community ratings.
Shares the distinctive dry clove, rose, and patchouli character of Noir Epices in an accessible, softer everyday wear.
It shares its woody accords with Frederic Malle Noir Epices, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 658 community ratings.
Features a bold explosion of black pepper, clove, and dry cedar that mirrors the dark, unsweetened spice personality of Noir Epices.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Frederic Malle Noir Epices, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 939 community ratings.
A warmer, more ambery take on the spicy citrus and nutmeg framework found in Frederic Malle Noir Epices.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Frederic Malle Noir Epices, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 10,420 community ratings.
Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Frederic Malle Noir Epices.
Calvin Klein Obsession, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Frederic Malle Noir Epices.
Estée Lauder Cinnabar, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Frederic Malle Noir Epices itself sells from €305 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Estée Lauder Cinnabar saves you about $265 a year against Frederic Malle Noir Epices. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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. Calvin Klein Obsession comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Frederic Malle Noir Epices notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.