Maria Candida Gentile Syconium: released in 2014, honey, lactonic and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maria Candida Gentile Syconium dupe we found is L'Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fete — 73% match, about $70 (estimate) versus about $255 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maria Candida Gentile Syconium dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maria Candida Gentile Syconium | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fete | 73% | about $70 (−73%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | L'Artisan Parfumeur Mechant Loup | 70% | about $140 (−45%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar | 68% | about $90 (−65%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | 4160 Tuesdays Dirty Honey | 88% | about $100 (−61%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Alkemia Perfumes Douceur de Vivre | 75% | about $20 (5 ml) | 5h vs 5h | 4/10 |
Shares a powdery, lactonic quality that feels reminiscent of the softer, milkier facets of the reference fragrance.
It shares its powdery, fruity and sweet accords with Maria Candida Gentile Syconium, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 584 community ratings.
Features a woody and sweet composition that sits in the same family as the reference, though it leans more toward nutty tones.
It shares its woody, sweet and honey accords with Maria Candida Gentile Syconium, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,543 community ratings.
Provides a prominent woody backbone that mirrors the sandalwood base of Syconium while maintaining a clean, modern feel.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with Maria Candida Gentile Syconium, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 246 community ratings.
Captures the rich, golden sweetness of honey and beeswax found in Maria Candida Gentile Syconium with a warm, inviting presence.
It shares its honey, woody and beeswax accords with Maria Candida Gentile Syconium, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 97 community ratings.
Evokes a gentle, sweet, and woody atmosphere that aligns well with the comforting character of the reference scent.
It shares its sweet and fruity accords with Maria Candida Gentile Syconium, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 17 community ratings.
L'Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fete, at about $70 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Maria Candida Gentile Syconium.
Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Maria Candida Gentile Syconium.
4160 Tuesdays Dirty Honey, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fete saves you about $270 a year against Maria Candida Gentile Syconium. 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. Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maria Candida Gentile Syconium notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.