Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu: released in 2019, powdery, oud and violet, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu dupe we found is Alexandria Fragrances Black Tie Affair — 84% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria Fragrances Black Tie Affair | 84% | about $80 (−68%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Molinard Violette Eau de Parfum | 83% | about $75 (−70%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Santa Maria Novella Violetta | 80% | about $100 (−60%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Zara Violet Blossom | 79% | about $25 (−90%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Roberto Cavalli Divine Oud | 83% | about $85 (−66%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Evokes the powdery floral warmth of Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu, blending a similar smooth amber core with soft floral nuances.
It shares its amber and ozonic accords with Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 109 community ratings.
Focuses heavily on the soft powdery flower profile that anchors Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu.
It shares its violet, powdery and ozonic accords with Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 681 community ratings.
Offers an authentic powdery floral aura that shares the nostalgic cosmetic violet feel of Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 113 community ratings.
Brings a gentle floral sweetness similar in mood to the lighter violet aspects of Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu.
It shares its floral and amber accords with Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,235 community ratings.
Delivers a rich resinous wood character reminiscent of the deep oud base found in Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu.
It shares its oud, violet and powdery accords with Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 85 community ratings.
Zara Violet Blossom, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu.
Roberto Cavalli Divine Oud, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu.
Alexandria Fragrances Black Tie Affair, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu itself sells from $249.19 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Alexandria Fragrances Black Tie Affair saves you about $245 a year against Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu. 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. Roberto Cavalli Divine Oud comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Jo Malone London Violet & Amber Absolu notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.