Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque dupe — cheaper alternatives

Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque: released in 2012, iris, amber and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque dupe?

The closest Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Libbra — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $130 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque 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 Maria Candida Gentile BurlesqueProjection
1Maison Alhambra Libbra82%about $25 (−81%)6h vs 7h6/10
2PARIS CORNER Voux Elegante80%about $30 (−77%)6h vs 7h7/10
3Houbigant Chantilly79%about $25 (−81%)6h vs 7h6/10
4Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum75%about $15 (−88%)7h vs 7h8/10
5Armaf Club de Nuit Woman74%about $50 (−62%)7h vs 7h7/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Libbra — 82% scent match

    Brings a similar powdery iris and resinous warmth reminiscent of Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque, wrapped in a smooth amber embrace.

    It lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 112 community ratings.

  2. PARIS CORNER Voux Elegante — 80% scent match

    Delivers a comparable powdery and warm spicy resonance that evokes the sophisticated character of Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque.

    It lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 510 community ratings.

  3. Houbigant Chantilly — 79% scent match

    Evokes the powdery iris and vintage amber warmth of Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque, offering a similarly nostalgic floral profile at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 918 community ratings.

  4. Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum — 75% scent match

    Offers a dense, warm profile with similar resinous nuances that feel reminiscent of Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque.

    It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 184 community ratings.

  5. Armaf Club de Nuit Woman — 74% scent match

    Leans into a rich floral and patchouli-kissed framework that shares stylistic similarities with Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque.

    It shares its patchouli, rose and woody accords with Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,978 community ratings.

Which Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque.

Which Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque dupe lasts longest?

Armaf Club de Nuit Woman, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque.

Which Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Libbra, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Libbra saves you about $155 a year against Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque. 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 Maria Candida Gentile Burlesque dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Club de Nuit Woman comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-06.