M. Micallef RedColorado dupe — cheaper alternatives

M. Micallef RedColorado: released in 2023, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good M. Micallef RedColorado dupe?

The closest M. Micallef RedColorado dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad — 86% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $165 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best M. Micallef RedColorado 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 RedColoradoProjection
1Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad86%about $40 (−76%)8h vs 7h8/10
2CoSTUME NATIONAL Secret Woods86%about $95 (−42%)7h vs 7h7/10
3Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud84%about $25 (−85%)8h vs 7h8/10
4Afnan Supremacy Incense84%about $40 (−76%)8h vs 7h7/10
5Simone Andreoli Eterno83%about $90 (−45%)9h vs 7h8/10
  1. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad — 86% scent match

    Shares the dense conifer, smoky incense, and deep woody warmth found in M. Micallef RedColorado.

    It shares its fresh spicy, woody and balsamic accords with M. Micallef RedColorado, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,207 community ratings.

  2. CoSTUME NATIONAL Secret Woods — 86% scent match

    Lleans into a rich, aromatic forest aesthetic that sits close to the woody spirit of M. Micallef RedColorado.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and leather accords with M. Micallef RedColorado, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 518 community ratings.

  3. Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud — 84% scent match

    Evokes the resinous, woody, and smoky aromatic character of M. Micallef RedColorado with a powerful spicy profile.

    It shares its fresh spicy, woody and balsamic accords with M. Micallef RedColorado, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,596 community ratings.

  4. Afnan Supremacy Incense — 84% scent match

    Offers a woody, smoky, and resinous depth comparable to the conifer-heavy profile of M. Micallef RedColorado.

    It shares its fresh spicy, woody and balsamic accords with M. Micallef RedColorado, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,236 community ratings.

  5. Simone Andreoli Eterno — 83% scent match

    Aromatic and woody, capturing a similar earthy forest ambience as M. Micallef RedColorado.

    It shares its woody, balsamic and fresh spicy accords with M. Micallef RedColorado, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 216 community ratings.

Which M. Micallef RedColorado dupe is cheapest?

Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than M. Micallef RedColorado.

Which M. Micallef RedColorado dupe lasts longest?

Simone Andreoli Eterno, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for M. Micallef RedColorado.

Which M. Micallef RedColorado dupe is closest to the original?

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

M. Micallef RedColorado itself sells from $163.09 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a M. Micallef RedColorado dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad saves you about $180 a year against M. Micallef RedColorado. 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 RedColorado dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Simone Andreoli Eterno (8.9h) and Afnan Supremacy Incense (8.3h) — 2 of 5.

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Updated 2026-11-03.