Monogatari Aki: released in 2025, warm spicy, wine and whiskey, about 10h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 8/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Monogatari Aki dupe we found is BORNTOSTANDOUT® Drunk Maple — 90% match, about $195 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Monogatari Aki dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Monogatari Aki | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BORNTOSTANDOUT® Drunk Maple | 90% | about $195 (−7%) | 8h vs 10h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Bois 1920 Relativamente Rosso | 87% | about $255 (+21%) | 7h vs 10h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Martin Margiela By the Fireplace | 84% | about $110 (−48%) | 6h vs 10h | 4/10 |
| 4 | L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis | 84% | about $170 (−19%) | 6h vs 10h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Gallagher Fragrances Septamber | 83% | about $135 (−36%) | 8h vs 10h | 8/10 |
Captures the heavy booze and decadent maple sweetness that defines the heart of Monogatari Aki.
It shares its sweet, woody and warm spicy accords with Monogatari Aki, lasts about 8h against 10h and carries 474 community ratings.
Leans into a similar rich red wine and spicy territory as Monogatari Aki, offering a complex and alluring profile.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Monogatari Aki, lasts about 7h against 10h and carries 474 community ratings.
Shares the cozy, woody warmth and sweet vanilla depth found in Monogatari Aki, perfect for chilly evenings.
It shares its woody, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Monogatari Aki, lasts about 6h against 10h and carries 27,061 community ratings.
Brings a delectable gourmand sweetness reminiscent of the chestnut and maple syrup facets in Monogatari Aki.
It shares its vanilla, warm spicy and sweet accords with Monogatari Aki, lasts about 6h against 10h and carries 1,991 community ratings.
Resonates with the autumnal spice and rich woody notes woven throughout Monogatari Aki.
It shares its woody, sweet and herbal accords with Monogatari Aki, lasts about 8h against 10h and carries 182 community ratings.
Maison Martin Margiela By the Fireplace, at about $110 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Monogatari Aki.
BORNTOSTANDOUT® Drunk Maple, at about 8h on skin, against about 10h for Monogatari Aki.
BORNTOSTANDOUT® Drunk Maple, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — BORNTOSTANDOUT® Drunk Maple saves you about $20 a year against Monogatari Aki. 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: BORNTOSTANDOUT® Drunk Maple (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Monogatari Aki notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-24.