Mallo INK dupe — cheaper alternatives

Mallo INK: released in 2024, woody, amber and aromatic, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Mallo INK dupe?

The closest Mallo INK dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $275 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Mallo INK 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 Mallo INKProjection
1Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst83%about $20 (−93%)8h vs 8h9/10
2Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition81%about $40 (−85%)8h vs 8h8/10
3Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic79%about $15 (−95%)7h vs 8h6/10
4Armaf Club de Nuit Untold78%about $35 (−87%)8h vs 8h9/10
5PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire78%about $30 (−89%)5h vs 8h7/10
  1. Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst — 83% scent match

    Evokes the dark, resinous rose and woody depth of Stéphane Humbert Lucas Mortal Skin, offering a similarly rich and balsamic presence.

    It shares its oud and amber accords with Mallo INK, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 4,210 community ratings.

  2. Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition — 81% scent match

    Delivers a dense, sweet, and spicy balsamic punch that captures a similar brooding weight found in complex avant-garde fragrances.

    It shares its warm spicy, sweet and fruity accords with Mallo INK, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 3,301 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic — 79% scent match

    Shares a heavy, syrupy sweetness and warm spiced character reminiscent of Nasomatto Sadonaso, leaning into rich, cozy amber tones.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and sweet accords with Mallo INK, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,865 community ratings.

  4. Armaf Club de Nuit Untold — 78% scent match

    Offers an intense, sweet, and sappy profile with a heavy woody trail that resonates with deep balsamic compositions.

    It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Mallo INK, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 3,626 community ratings.

  5. PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire — 78% scent match

    Features a smoky, resinous warmth that aligns with the darker, incense-heavy profiles of niche amber creations.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and sweet accords with Mallo INK, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 312 community ratings.

Which Mallo INK dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Mallo INK.

Which Mallo INK dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Mallo INK.

Which Mallo INK dupe is closest to the original?

Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Mallo INK dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst saves you about $370 a year against Mallo INK. 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 Mallo INK dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.2h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-29.