Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo: released in 2024, aromatic, soft spicy and warm spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo dupe we found is Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir — 84% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir | 84% | about $20 (−33%) | 5h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Azzaro Silver Black | 83% | about $30 | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Black Onyx | 83% | about $30 | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu | 82% | about $25 (−17%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Black Knight | 82% | about $40 (+33%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Shares the bold aromatic and herbal character of Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo, offering a classic dark spicy feel at a lower price.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo, opens on Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 8,305 community ratings.
A vibrant aromatic and woody alternative that captures the energetic spice profile of Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 883 community ratings.
Leans into the rich warm spicy and earthy side of Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo with deep resinous tones.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords with Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 247 community ratings.
Carries a modern fresh spicy opening reminiscent of the lighter facets of Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 324 community ratings.
Presents a warm earthy and woody depth that sits comfortably in the same family as Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo.
It shares its warm spicy, citrus and woody accords with Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo, opens on Bergamot and Pink Pepper too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 48 community ratings.
Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo.
Armaf Black Knight, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo.
Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo itself sells from £24.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir saves you about $15 a year against Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo. 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. Armaf Black Knight comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maison de l'Avenir Vortex Echo notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-01.