MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup: released in 2025, powdery, woody and iris, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup dupe we found is Byredo Bal d'Afrique — 89% match, about $290 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Byredo Bal d'Afrique | 89% | about $290 (+38%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Ariana Grande Pink Woods | 84% | about $45 (−79%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | d'Annam White Rice | 80% | about $65 (−69%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Jil Sander Softly Jil Sander | 78% | about $20 (−90%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Bath & Body Works Lavender Vanilla | 75% | about $20 (236 ml) | 3h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Brings a vibrant citrus opening paired with a warm, earthy base that parallels the experience of Charming Pup.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 18,810 community ratings.
Shares a similar powdery and earthy character with a soft, sweet woody impression reminiscent of Charming Pup.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 747 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery and comforting feel found in the heart of Charming Pup.
It shares its powdery, iris and woody accords with MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 1,867 community ratings.
Wraps the wearer in a clean, powdery aura reminiscent of Charming Pup.
It shares its powdery, vanilla and woody accords with MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 378 community ratings.
Leans into a similarly comforting and powdery vanilla dry-down.
It shares its aromatic, vanilla and powdery accords with MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 164 community ratings.
Jil Sander Softly Jil Sander, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup.
Ariana Grande Pink Woods, at about 5h on skin, against about 6h for MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup.
Byredo Bal d'Afrique, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup itself sells from 620 RON (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Byredo Bal d'Afrique actually costs about $115 a year MORE than MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup. 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. Ariana Grande Pink Woods comes closest at 4.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
MCM - Mode Creation Munich Charming Pup notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-22.