Liu Jo Milano: released in 2019, sweet, nutty and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Liu Jo Milano dupe we found is AXE Dark Temptation — 82% match, about $5 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Liu Jo Milano dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Liu Jo Milano | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AXE Dark Temptation | 82% | about $5 (−89%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Christian Siriano Silhouette | 78% | about $15 (−67%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Zara Moonlight Whisper | 73% | about $20 (−56%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Eisenberg J'ose | 72% | about $50 (+11%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Mauboussin Star | 70% | about $50 (+11%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Shares a surprisingly similar gourmand profile with prominent chocolate and nutty undertones that evoke the warm, sweet character of Liu Jo Milano.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Liu Jo Milano, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,420 community ratings.
Offers a sweet, approachable blend that mirrors the nutty and vanilla-forward dry-down found in the reference fragrance.
It shares its vanilla, citrus and warm spicy accords with Liu Jo Milano, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 239 community ratings.
A soft, sweet composition that leans into similar woody and vanilla territory, providing a gentle alternative to the reference scent.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Liu Jo Milano, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 463 community ratings.
Provides a sophisticated take on the sweet and spicy profile, echoing the nutty and woody base notes of the reference.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Liu Jo Milano, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,342 community ratings.
Features a warm, sweet profile that captures a similar mood to the reference, though it emphasizes different floral nuances.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and woody accords with Liu Jo Milano, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 775 community ratings.
AXE Dark Temptation, at about $5 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Liu Jo Milano.
Eisenberg J'ose, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Liu Jo Milano.
AXE Dark Temptation, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Liu Jo Milano itself sells from 209 RON (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — AXE Dark Temptation saves you about $60 a year against Liu Jo Milano. 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. Eisenberg J'ose comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Liu Jo Milano notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.