Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana dupe — cheaper alternatives

Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana: released in 2005, citrus, woody and aromatic, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana dupe?

The closest Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana dupe we found is Montale Soleil de Capri — 87% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier BahianaProjection
1Montale Soleil de Capri87%about $65 (−65%)5h vs 4h7/10
2Fragonard Eau Fantasque85%about $35 (−81%)7h vs 4h7/10
3Rasasi Qasamat Rasana83%about $40 (−78%)6h vs 4h7/10
4Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue82%about $140 (−24%)5h vs 4h7/10
5Creed Virgin Island Water 200781%about $545 (+195%)5h vs 4h8/10
  1. Montale Soleil de Capri — 87% scent match

    Captures the vibrant Mediterranean citrus explosion of Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana, leaning into a sunny, clean musky dry-down.

    It shares its citrus, fresh and aromatic accords with Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,715 community ratings.

  2. Fragonard Eau Fantasque — 85% scent match

    Evokes the bright, zesty citrus and light aromatic woods of Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana, offering a similar uplifting freshness.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 273 community ratings.

  3. Rasasi Qasamat Rasana — 83% scent match

    Shares a comparable fruit-forward and woody character reminiscent of Bahiana, with a warmer and slightly sweeter presence.

    It shares its woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 374 community ratings.

  4. Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue — 82% scent match

    Provides a similar crisp, refreshing wave of citrus and cedarwood reminiscent of the brighter aspects of Bahiana.

    It shares its citrus, woody and fresh accords with Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 36,883 community ratings.

  5. Creed Virgin Island Water 2007 — 81% scent match

    Mirrors the tropical coconut and citrus breeze that defines the atmosphere of Bahiana.

    It shares its citrus, sweet and coconut accords with Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 8,845 community ratings.

Which Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana dupe is cheapest?

Fragonard Eau Fantasque, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana.

Which Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana dupe lasts longest?

Fragonard Eau Fantasque, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana.

Which Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana dupe is closest to the original?

Montale Soleil de Capri, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Montale Soleil de Capri saves you about $175 a year against Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana. 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 Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragonard Eau Fantasque comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-06.