Monkoku Golden Times: released in 2026, citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Monkoku Golden Times dupe we found is Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic — 86% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Monkoku Golden Times dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Monkoku Golden Times | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic | 86% | about $30 (−75%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 85% | about $40 (−67%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Silver | 85% | about $35 (−71%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Imperium | 84% | about $15 (−87%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi Hawas for Him | 82% | about $30 (−75%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Evokes the bright citrus-and-ginger energy of Golden Times, leaning into a sparkling modern freshness with smooth woods.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Monkoku Golden Times, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 4,916 community ratings.
Shares a similar vibrant citrus and spicy character reminiscent of Golden Times, offering a lively and long-wearing trail.
It shares its citrus and fresh accords with Monkoku Golden Times, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 8,305 community ratings.
Presents a zesty opening of grapefruit and bergamot much like Golden Times, balanced with a clean aromatic dry-down.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Monkoku Golden Times, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 852 community ratings.
Features a sparkling burst of bergamot and grapefruit akin to Golden Times, rounding out with a pleasant herbal warmth.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Monkoku Golden Times, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 375 community ratings.
Offers a sweet, juicy citrus profile in the same family as Golden Times, driven by lively fruit notes and fresh spices.
It shares its citrus, fresh and sweet accords with Monkoku Golden Times, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 11,389 community ratings.
Fragrance World Imperium, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Monkoku Golden Times.
Rasasi Hawas for Him, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Monkoku Golden Times.
Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic saves you about $130 a year against Monkoku Golden Times. 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. Rasasi Hawas for Him comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Monkoku Golden Times notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-28.