Mallo REA dupe — cheaper alternatives

Mallo REA: released in 2024, warm spicy, tuberose and floral, about 9h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Mallo REA dupe?

The closest Mallo REA dupe we found is ALREHAB PERFUMES Choco Musk — 80% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Mallo REA 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 REAProjection
1ALREHAB PERFUMES Choco Musk80%about $25 (−89%)6h vs 9h7/10
2Fragrance World Ivory Musk78%about $25 (−89%)5h vs 9h6/10
3Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel73%about $25 (−89%)7h vs 9h7/10
4Dossier Gourmand White Flowers73%about $40 (−82%)5h vs 9h7/10
5Rasasi Pure Musk71%about $40 (−82%)4h vs 9h7/10
  1. ALREHAB PERFUMES Choco Musk — 80% scent match

    A very accessible option that highlights the chocolate and vanilla facets reminiscent of the Mallo REA profile with a soft, musky finish.

    It shares its warm spicy, chocolate and sweet accords with Mallo REA, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 6,499 community ratings.

  2. Fragrance World Ivory Musk — 78% scent match

    Provides a similar warm, chocolate-forward character that evokes the sweet and musky heart of Mallo REA in a long-lasting format.

    It shares its citrus, floral and musky accords with Mallo REA, lasts about 5h against 9h and carries 112 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel — 73% scent match

    While leaning more into spice and amber, it captures the warm, sweet, and inviting atmosphere that defines the Mallo REA experience.

    It shares its warm spicy and sweet accords with Mallo REA, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 1,763 community ratings.

  4. Dossier Gourmand White Flowers — 73% scent match

    Focuses on the white floral and sweet elements, offering a balanced composition that feels related to the floral-gourmand structure of Mallo REA.

    It shares its floral, sweet and white floral accords with Mallo REA, lasts about 5h against 9h and carries 282 community ratings.

  5. Rasasi Pure Musk — 71% scent match

    Delivers a straightforward chocolate and vanilla blend that mirrors the sweet, comforting base notes found in the Mallo REA fragrance.

    It shares its musky, white floral and sweet accords with Mallo REA, lasts about 4h against 9h and carries 2 community ratings.

Which Mallo REA dupe is cheapest?

ALREHAB PERFUMES Choco Musk, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Mallo REA.

Which Mallo REA dupe lasts longest?

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel, at about 7h on skin, against about 9h for Mallo REA.

Which Mallo REA dupe is closest to the original?

ALREHAB PERFUMES Choco Musk, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Mallo REA dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — ALREHAB PERFUMES Choco Musk saves you about $295 a year against Mallo REA. 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 REA dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-29.