Gissah Maximus dupe — cheaper alternatives

Gissah Maximus: released in 2025, citrus, woody and fresh spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Gissah Maximus dupe?

The closest Gissah Maximus dupe we found is BORNTOSTANDOUT® FUGAZZI by BORNTOSTANDOUT® — 86% match, about $255 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Gissah Maximus 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 Gissah MaximusProjection
1BORNTOSTANDOUT® FUGAZZI by BORNTOSTANDOUT®86%about $255 (+70%)7h vs 8h8/10
2Nishane Wulóng Chá84%about $210 (+40%)7h vs 8h7/10
3Dior Homme Intense 201182%about $125 (−17%)8h vs 8h5/10
4Dior Homme Parfum 202582%about $160 (+7%)6h vs 8h7/10
5Rasasi Hawas Highness80%about $50 (−67%)8h vs 8h9/10
  1. BORNTOSTANDOUT® FUGAZZI by BORNTOSTANDOUT® — 86% scent match

    Mirrors the complex modern character and rich woody nuances of Gissah Maximus.

    It shares its powdery, warm spicy and woody accords with Gissah Maximus, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 629 community ratings.

  2. Nishane Wulóng Chá — 84% scent match

    Evokes the refreshing citrus and green tea harmony found in Gissah Maximus, offering an uplifting aromatic profile.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Gissah Maximus, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 6,953 community ratings.

  3. Dior Homme Intense 2011 — 82% scent match

    Blends powdery and woody qualities that feel reminiscent of the sophisticated depth in Gissah Maximus.

    It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Gissah Maximus, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 24,842 community ratings.

  4. Dior Homme Parfum 2025 — 82% scent match

    Offers an intense woody and powdery signature that parallels the refined tones of Gissah Maximus.

    It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Gissah Maximus, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 4,535 community ratings.

  5. Rasasi Hawas Highness — 80% scent match

    Carries forward a vibrant spicy and fresh character akin to the bright opening of Gissah Maximus.

    It shares its citrus, woody and warm spicy accords with Gissah Maximus, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 206 community ratings.

Which Gissah Maximus dupe is cheapest?

Rasasi Hawas Highness, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Gissah Maximus.

Which Gissah Maximus dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi Hawas Highness, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Gissah Maximus.

Which Gissah Maximus dupe is closest to the original?

BORNTOSTANDOUT® FUGAZZI by BORNTOSTANDOUT®, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Gissah Maximus dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — BORNTOSTANDOUT® FUGAZZI by BORNTOSTANDOUT® actually costs about $155 a year MORE than Gissah Maximus. 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 Gissah Maximus dupe last a full day?

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

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Updated 2026-10-26.