Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe: released in 2003, amber, smoky and vodka, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe dupe we found is Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan — 85% match, about $120 (estimate) versus about $185.
The five closest scent matches — the best Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price | Longevity vs Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan | 85% | about $120 (−35%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Teo Cabanel Barkhane | 82% | about $120 (−35%) | 6h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Chanel Egoiste | 81% | about $95 (−49%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Tom Ford Ébène Fumé | 79% | about $295 (+59%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Vilhelm Parfumerie Chicago High | 78% | about $210 (+14%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Evokes the opulent resinous amber warmth of Parfum d'Empire Ambre Sultan, leaning into a rich spicy herbal profile with deep balsamic tones.
It shares its amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 7,877 community ratings.
Delivers a luxurious amber and spicy profile that runs parallel to the opulent character of Ambre Russe with smooth resinous depth.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 514 community ratings.
Shares a sophisticated woody and warm spicy elegance reminiscent of Ambre Russe, featuring prominent cinnamon and rich aromatic nuances.
It shares its warm spicy, cinnamon and aromatic accords with Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 7,286 community ratings.
Presents a smoky and warm spicy aura close to the atmospheric woods and resins found in Ambre Russe.
It shares its amber, smoky and warm spicy accords with Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 3,368 community ratings.
Captures a decadent celebratory ambiance reminiscent of the spirited champagne and rich accord style of Ambre Russe.
It shares its leather, animalic and amber accords with Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe, opens on Champagne too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 735 community ratings.
Chanel Egoiste, at about $95 (estimate) — around 50% less than Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe.
Chanel Egoiste, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe.
Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.