Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait: released in 2020, warm spicy, oud and fruity, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait dupe we found is Arabesque Perfumes Gecko — 84% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $345 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabesque Perfumes Gecko | 84% | about $45 (−87%) | 8h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Bentley for Men Intense | 79% | about $85* (−75%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions | 79% | about $135 (−61%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance Du Bois New York Intense | 79% | about $85* (−75%) | 6h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Davidoff Cool Elixir Safran Mineral | 77% | about $105 (−70%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Evokes a similar rich, spicy warmth reminiscent of B683 Extrait, wrapped in a deeply resinous and textured woodiness.
It shares its warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 248 community ratings.
A powerful amber and woody option that sits in a similar heavy, spicy family as B683 Extrait at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 10,847 community ratings.
Features an aromatic blend of leather and sweet spices that channels the daring character of B683 Extrait.
It shares its warm spicy and fruity accords with Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 1,414 community ratings.
Brings a complex mix of spices and deep woods reminiscent of the sophisticated structure found in B683 Extrait.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords with Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 387 community ratings.
Leans into similar metallic and spicy territory as B683 Extrait, offering a streamlined modern interpretation.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and fruity accords with Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 101 community ratings.
Arabesque Perfumes Gecko, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait.
Arabesque Perfumes Gecko, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait.
Arabesque Perfumes Gecko, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait itself sells from €275 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Arabesque Perfumes Gecko saves you about $440 a year against Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Arabesque Perfumes Gecko comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Extrait notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-13.