Mith Philosophy of Tao: released in 2025, woody, smoky and leather, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mith Philosophy of Tao dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mith Philosophy of Tao dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mith Philosophy of Tao | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 83% | about $20 (−83%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Bentley for Men Intense | 80% | about $30 (−75%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve | 75% | about $30 (−75%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Woody Oud | 74% | about $30 (−75%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme | 73% | about $40 (−67%) | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Captures a similar dark, smoky, and leathery atmosphere with a prominent woody base that mirrors the complex profile of Philosophy of Tao.
It shares its woody and leather accords with Mith Philosophy of Tao, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,661 community ratings.
Shares the deep, boozy rum and woody leather character found in Philosophy of Tao, offering a similarly bold and mature presence.
It shares its woody, rum and smoky accords with Mith Philosophy of Tao, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 10,847 community ratings.
Provides a warm, resinous, and woody experience that aligns with the earthy and smoky nuances of the reference scent.
It shares its woody accords with Mith Philosophy of Tao, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 420 community ratings.
Leans into the same woody and earthy territory, evoking the mossy and cedar-forward dry-down of Philosophy of Tao.
It shares its woody accords with Mith Philosophy of Tao, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,155 community ratings.
Features a robust leather and woody profile that resonates with the smoky, masculine-leaning elements of the reference fragrance.
It shares its leather and woody accords with Mith Philosophy of Tao, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 4,075 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Mith Philosophy of Tao.
Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Mith Philosophy of Tao.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition saves you about $145 a year against Mith Philosophy of Tao. 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: Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Mith Philosophy of Tao notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-24.