Max Philip Brown: released in 2021, warm spicy, woody and oud, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Max Philip Brown dupe we found is Fragrance World Oud Wonder — 88% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Max Philip Brown dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Max Philip Brown | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Oud Wonder | 88% | about $30 (−45%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Woody Oud | 85% | about $30 (−45%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 78% | about $15 (−73%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Royale | 72% | about $20 (−64%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Oud | 80% | about $40 (−27%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Captures the sophisticated woody and spicy character of the reference, offering a similar blend of oud and sandalwood at a much lower price point.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and oud accords with Max Philip Brown, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 187 community ratings.
Provides a smooth, woody experience that mirrors the warm, balsamic undertones found in the reference scent profile.
It shares its woody, oud and warm spicy accords with Max Philip Brown, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,155 community ratings.
A deeper, more resinous take on the woody theme that shares the warm, spicy presence of the reference.
It shares its oud, woody and warm spicy accords with Max Philip Brown, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 2,221 community ratings.
Offers a softer, more accessible interpretation of the warm, spicy, and woody notes present in the reference.
It shares its woody, patchouli and leather accords with Max Philip Brown, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,135 community ratings.
Leans into the same woody and metallic territory as the reference, delivering a robust and long-lasting aromatic profile.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with Max Philip Brown, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 683 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Max Philip Brown.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Max Philip Brown.
Fragrance World Oud Wonder, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Oud Wonder saves you about $35 a year against Max Philip Brown. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Max Philip Brown notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.