Michael Malul London American Novelist: released in 2024, aromatic, woody and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Michael Malul London American Novelist dupe we found is Pineward Perfumes Boreal — 84% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $125 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Michael Malul London American Novelist dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Michael Malul London American Novelist | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pineward Perfumes Boreal | 84% | about $90 (−28%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Antonio Puig Quorum | 83% | about $15 (−88%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Pino Silvestre Original | 80% | about $10 (−92%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme | 80% | about $20 (−84%) | 9h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Lalique Encre Noire | 79% | about $25 (−80%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the deep pine and mossy forest character of Michael Malul London American Novelist, leaning into a similarly natural green space.
It shares its woody, aromatic and green accords with Michael Malul London American Novelist, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 226 community ratings.
Delivers a robust woody and aromatic punch reminiscent of the traditional styling found in Michael Malul London American Novelist.
It shares its woody, aromatic and mossy accords with Michael Malul London American Novelist, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 3,245 community ratings.
Brings forward a straightforward pine and herbal profile akin to the evergreen core of Michael Malul London American Novelist.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Michael Malul London American Novelist, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,810 community ratings.
Shares the bold, pine-heavy and aromatic presence that runs through Michael Malul London American Novelist.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Michael Malul London American Novelist, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 3,231 community ratings.
Offers a rich, dark woody atmosphere that complements the earthy forest vibe of Michael Malul London American Novelist.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Michael Malul London American Novelist, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Pino Silvestre Original, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Michael Malul London American Novelist.
Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Michael Malul London American Novelist.
Pineward Perfumes Boreal, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Pineward Perfumes Boreal saves you about $50 a year against Michael Malul London American Novelist. 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, these cover it: Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme (8.5h) — 1 of 5.
Michael Malul London American Novelist notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-29.