Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate: released in 2018, amber, fresh spicy and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate dupe we found is Trussardi Scent of Gold — 85% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $170 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trussardi Scent of Gold | 85% | about $50 (−71%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Tiziana Terenzi Lillipur | 83% | about $90 (−47%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Reminiscence Patchouli Elixir | 79% | about $65 (−62%) | 7h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Olfactive Studio Violet Shot | 70% | about $145 (−15%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Elie Saab Essence No. 3 Ambre | 75% | about $110 (−35%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Shares a similar warm, resinous amber profile with a smooth vanilla base that evokes the cozy, balsamic character of Closed Gate.
It shares its amber, woody and vanilla accords with Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 296 community ratings.
Features a complex blend of spices and woods that mirrors the peppery, green, and woody depth found in the reference scent.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and woody accords with Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 630 community ratings.
Offers a deep, earthy, and balsamic experience that aligns with the resinous labdanum and woody notes of Closed Gate.
It shares its woody, balsamic and powdery accords with Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 272 community ratings.
Leans into a spicy, woody territory that shares a similar structural complexity with the pepper and sandalwood notes of Closed Gate.
It shares its green, vanilla and amber accords with Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 434 community ratings.
Focuses on a rich, resinous amber accord that sits in the same family as the labdanum-heavy base of Closed Gate.
It shares its amber, woody and balsamic accords with Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 476 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Trussardi Scent of Gold, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate.
Trussardi Scent of Gold, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate.
Trussardi Scent of Gold, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate itself sells from $148.95 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Trussardi Scent of Gold saves you about $175 a year against Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate. 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. Trussardi Scent of Gold comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Haute Fragrance Company HFC Closed Gate notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.