MAC Velvet Teddy is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

MAC Velvet Teddy, released in 2016, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

MAC Velvet Teddy: honey, sweet and white floral, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of MAC Velvet Teddy?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for MAC Velvet Teddy we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Phaedon Tabac Rouge — 88% scent match

    Resonates with the honey-drenched tobacco heart of Velvet Teddy, delivering a luxurious and velvety sweetness.

    It shares its honey, sweet and powdery accords with MAC Velvet Teddy, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,384 community ratings.

  2. Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition — 87% scent match

    Evokes the sweet honeyed tobacco and warm spice character of Velvet Teddy, unfolding with rich creamy depth.

    It shares its sweet and vanilla accords with MAC Velvet Teddy, opens on Ginger too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 3,301 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch — 85% scent match

    Shares the comforting honey-and-tobacco warmth of Velvet Teddy, wrapping the wearer in a sweet resinous aura.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with MAC Velvet Teddy, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,614 community ratings.

  4. Pendora Scents Charuto Tobacco Vanille — 84% scent match

    Brings a similar sweet honeyed tobacco blend to mind as Velvet Teddy, supported by a gentle vanilla background.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with MAC Velvet Teddy, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 670 community ratings.

  5. Zara Warm Black — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Offers a cozy, sweet amber profile reminiscent of Velvet Teddy, featuring soft vanilla and comforting spices.

    It shares its vanilla, fresh spicy and sweet accords with MAC Velvet Teddy, opens on Ginger too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 887 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which MAC Velvet Teddy dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than MAC Velvet Teddy.

Which MAC Velvet Teddy dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for MAC Velvet Teddy.

Which MAC Velvet Teddy dupe is closest to the original?

Phaedon Tabac Rouge, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a MAC Velvet Teddy dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Phaedon Tabac Rouge actually costs about $5 a year MORE than MAC Velvet Teddy. 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 MAC Velvet Teddy dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.2h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-08-30.