Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung: released in 2025, amber, oud and white floral, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Woody Oud — 85% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $255 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Woody Oud | 85% | about $30 (−88%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory | 84% | about $25 (−90%) | 7h vs 8h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Barakkat Satin Oud | 84% | about $25 (−90%) | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition | 82% | about $40 (−84%) | 9h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Oud | 82% | about $40 (−84%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Evokes the deep resinous warmth of Cố Cung, leaning heavily into rich woods and balsamic tones.
It shares its woody, oud and warm spicy accords with Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,155 community ratings.
Shares a similar majestic woody and spicy profile reminiscent of Cố Cung, with strong balsamic projection.
It shares its oud, warm spicy and woody accords with Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 8,406 community ratings.
Captures the sweet, balsamic, and warm spicy character found in the heart and base of Cố Cung.
It shares its oud, amber and woody accords with Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 390 community ratings.
Presents a bright citrus opening melting into sweet amber depth much like Cố Cung.
It shares its sweet accords with Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 5,856 community ratings.
Brings a prominent agarwood and spicy accord in the same luxurious family as Cố Cung.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 683 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung.
Maison Alhambra Woody Oud, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Woody Oud saves you about $330 a year against Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung. 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, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition (8.5h) — 1 of 5.
Maison de Nguyễn Cố Cung notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-24.