Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum, released in 2013, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum: amber, cinnamon 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 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Carthusia Ligea (Ligea la Sirena) — 73% scent match

    Shares a similar warm, spicy, and powdery amber structure that evokes the elegant, resinous heart of Ciel de Gum.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 462 community ratings.

  2. The Different Company Oriental Lounge — 71% scent match

    This scent leans into the same warm, spicy amber territory as Ciel de Gum, providing a smooth and inviting olfactory experience.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 637 community ratings.

  3. Mancera Instant Crush — 68% scent match

    While more potent and modern, it shares the warm, spicy, and amber-heavy DNA that defines the character of Ciel de Gum.

    It shares its warm spicy, vanilla and amber accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 9,135 community ratings.

  4. Ard Al Zaafaran Bahar Al Gharam — 82% scent match

    This fragrance captures the warm, spicy amber character of Ciel de Gum with a similar focus on resinous depth and soft floral undertones.

    It shares its powdery, white floral and vanilla accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 22 community ratings.

  5. Ajmal Qafiya 1 — 78% scent match

    A spicy and resinous composition that mirrors the warm, amber-forward profile found in Ciel de Gum, offering a similarly sophisticated presence.

    It shares its warm spicy, rose and amber accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 73 community ratings.

Which Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum dupe is cheapest?

Ard Al Zaafaran Bahar Al Gharam, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum dupe lasts longest?

Mancera Instant Crush, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum.

Which Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum dupe is closest to the original?

Ard Al Zaafaran Bahar Al Gharam, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Will a Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Mancera Instant Crush (8.3h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-11-05.