Houbigant Ambre des Abysses dupe — cheaper alternatives

Houbigant Ambre des Abysses: released in 2023, aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Houbigant Ambre des Abysses dupe?

The closest Houbigant Ambre des Abysses dupe we found is Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme — 85% match, about $130 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Houbigant Ambre des Abysses 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 Houbigant Ambre des AbyssesProjection
1Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme85%about $130 (−42%)9h vs 7h7/10
2Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male82%about $55 (−76%)7h vs 7h8/10
3Khadlaj Perfumes Shiyaaka For Men80%about $25 (−89%)6h vs 7h7/10
4Jacques Bogart Silver Scent78%about $20 (−91%)8h vs 7h9/10
5Philipp Plein Parfums No Limit$ Gold78%about $60 (−73%)6h vs 7h8/10
  1. Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme — 85% scent match

    Evokes the sophisticated aromatic and amber depth of Ambre des Abysses, leaning into a rich and resinous profile.

    It shares its vanilla, white floral and amber accords with Houbigant Ambre des Abysses, opens on Orange Blossom too, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 4,812 community ratings.

  2. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male — 82% scent match

    Shares a classic aromatic and fresh-spicy character reminiscent of Ambre des Abysses, anchored by a smooth vanilla base.

    It shares its aromatic, vanilla and fresh spicy accords with Houbigant Ambre des Abysses, opens on Mint and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 25,575 community ratings.

  3. Khadlaj Perfumes Shiyaaka For Men — 80% scent match

    Offers a bright, aromatic opening and herbaceous heart that sits comfortably in the same fragrance family.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Houbigant Ambre des Abysses, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,574 community ratings.

  4. Jacques Bogart Silver Scent — 78% scent match

    Provides an intense burst of aromatic freshness and green spice reminiscent of the brighter facets of Ambre des Abysses.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Houbigant Ambre des Abysses, opens on Orange Blossom too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,252 community ratings.

  5. Philipp Plein Parfums No Limit$ Gold — 78% scent match

    A warm, amber-heavy composition that aligns well with the rich base notes found in Ambre des Abysses.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Houbigant Ambre des Abysses, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 304 community ratings.

Which Houbigant Ambre des Abysses dupe is cheapest?

Jacques Bogart Silver Scent, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Houbigant Ambre des Abysses.

Which Houbigant Ambre des Abysses dupe lasts longest?

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Houbigant Ambre des Abysses.

Which Houbigant Ambre des Abysses dupe is closest to the original?

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Houbigant Ambre des Abysses itself sells from €200 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Houbigant Ambre des Abysses dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme saves you about $135 a year against Houbigant Ambre des Abysses. 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 Houbigant Ambre des Abysses dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme (8.5h) and Jacques Bogart Silver Scent (8.3h) — 2 of 5.

Houbigant Ambre des Abysses notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-03.