M. Micallef Notorious XO dupe — cheaper alternatives

M. Micallef Notorious XO: released in 2025, warm spicy, woody and sweet, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good M. Micallef Notorious XO dupe?

The closest M. Micallef Notorious XO dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel — 88% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $285 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best M. Micallef Notorious XO 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 M. Micallef Notorious XOProjection
1Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel88%about $25 (−91%)7h vs 7h7/10
2French Avenue Liquid Brun88%about $30 (−89%)8h vs 7h6/10
3Fragrance World Cocktail Intense88%about $15 (−95%)5h vs 7h7/10
4Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah87%about $25 (−91%)8h vs 7h8/10
5Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah Qahwa85%about $30 (−89%)8h vs 7h7/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel — 88% scent match

    Mirrors the rich cognac, honeyed warmth, and cinnamon facets central to the charm of M. Micallef Notorious XO.

    It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with M. Micallef Notorious XO, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,763 community ratings.

  2. French Avenue Liquid Brun — 88% scent match

    Evokes the warm vanilla and rich amber profile of M. Micallef Notorious XO, offering a smooth spicy sweetness at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords with M. Micallef Notorious XO, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 14,529 community ratings.

  3. Fragrance World Cocktail Intense — 88% scent match

    Recalls the boozy cognac and woody warmth of M. Micallef Notorious XO, leaning heavily into a similar sophisticated sweetness.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and vanilla accords with M. Micallef Notorious XO, opens on Cognac too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 632 community ratings.

  4. Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah — 87% scent match

    Shares the rich cinnamon, praline, and warm vanilla character found in M. Micallef Notorious XO with a cozy gourmand presence.

    It shares its sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords with M. Micallef Notorious XO, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 30,398 community ratings.

  5. Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah Qahwa — 85% scent match

    Offers a spiced, warm gourmand profile in the same family as M. Micallef Notorious XO with rich aromatic depth.

    It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with M. Micallef Notorious XO, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 16,072 community ratings.

Which M. Micallef Notorious XO dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Cocktail Intense, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than M. Micallef Notorious XO.

Which M. Micallef Notorious XO dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah Qahwa, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for M. Micallef Notorious XO.

Which M. Micallef Notorious XO dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a M. Micallef Notorious XO dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel saves you about $380 a year against M. Micallef Notorious XO. 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 M. Micallef Notorious XO dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah Qahwa (8.0h) — 1 of 5.

M. Micallef Notorious XO notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-21.