Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum dupe — cheaper alternatives

Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum: released in 2015, amber, balsamic and patchouli, about 8h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum dupe?

The closest Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum dupe we found is Revlon Ciara — 79% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Molinard Musc Eau de ParfumProjection
1Revlon Ciara79%about $20 (−60%)8h vs 8h8/10
2Molinard Patchouli Intense78%about $70 (+40%)8h vs 8h7/10
3Lush Karma75%about $60* (+20%)6h vs 8h7/10
4Zara Petale d'Ambre85%about $25 (−50%)7h vs 8h6/10
5Alkemia Perfumes Arcanum79%about $20 (5 ml)5h vs 8h7/10
  1. Revlon Ciara — 79% scent match

    Shares the dense, powdery opoponax and warm spicy character found in Molinard Musc at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its amber, balsamic and woody accords with Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum, opens on Neroli and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 1,779 community ratings.

  2. Molinard Patchouli Intense — 78% scent match

    Comes from the same house with an amplified woody and patchouli profile akin to Molinard Musc.

    It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum, opens on Neroli too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 290 community ratings.

  3. Lush Karma — 75% scent match

    Features a strong patchouli and citrus opening that feels reminiscent of the earthier facets of Molinard Musc.

    It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 3,779 community ratings.

  4. Zara Petale d'Ambre — 85% scent match

    Evokes the warm amber and balsamic richness of Molinard Musc, wrapped in a smooth, resinous dry-down.

    It shares its patchouli, woody and warm spicy accords with Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 91 community ratings.

  5. Alkemia Perfumes Arcanum — 79% scent match

    Leans into similar woody and ambery territory as Molinard Musc, offering an intimate, resinous aura.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and balsamic accords with Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 64 community ratings.

Which Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum dupe is cheapest?

Revlon Ciara, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum.

Which Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum dupe lasts longest?

Molinard Patchouli Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum.

Which Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum dupe is closest to the original?

Zara Petale d'Ambre, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Revlon Ciara saves you about $45 a year against Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum. 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.

Will a Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Molinard Patchouli Intense comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-04.