Mahogany Zanzibar: aromatic, white floral and floral, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mahogany Zanzibar scent match we found is Paris Elysees Gaby — 87% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mahogany Zanzibar dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mahogany Zanzibar | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Elysees Gaby | 87% | about $15 | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Mahogany Água Intensa Sândalo & Fava Tonka | 82% | about $35 | 4h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Contém 1g 25 | 81% | about $20 | 8h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Molinard Écoute Moi | 77% | about $100 | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Vivienne Westwood Boudoir | 73% | about $25 | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
This fragrance captures the bright, aldehydic floral character of the original, offering a similar sophisticated and clean impression at a lower price point.
It shares its white floral, citrus and floral accords with Mahogany Zanzibar, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 96 community ratings.
Leans into the warmer, woodier base notes of the original, providing a comforting and creamy sandalwood experience that feels very familiar.
It shares its aromatic, white floral and floral accords with Mahogany Zanzibar, opens on Basil, Freesia and Petitgrain too, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 6 community ratings.
Offers a similar blend of white florals and aromatic nuances, creating a balanced profile that sits comfortably in the same olfactory family.
It shares its warm spicy, floral and aromatic accords with Mahogany Zanzibar, opens on Aldehydes and Petitgrain too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 14 community ratings.
Provides a classic floral and aldehydic composition that evokes a similar vintage-inspired elegance found in the reference.
It shares its citrus, white floral and sweet accords with Mahogany Zanzibar, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 50 community ratings.
While more complex, it shares the heavy floral and powdery depth that characterizes the heart of the reference scent.
It shares its warm spicy, floral and aromatic accords with Mahogany Zanzibar, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 3,224 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Paris Elysees Gaby, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).
Contém 1g 25, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Mahogany Zanzibar.
Paris Elysees Gaby, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Paris Elysees Gaby saves you about $20 a year against Mahogany Zanzibar. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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, these cover it: Contém 1g 25 (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Mahogany Zanzibar notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-03.