Penhaligon's AIUla dupe — cheaper alternatives

Penhaligon's AIUla: released in 2024, warm spicy, fruity and sweet, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Penhaligon's AIUla dupe?

The closest Penhaligon's AIUla dupe we found is Molton Brown Muddled Plum — 83% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $325 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's AIUla 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Penhaligon's AIUlaProjection
1Molton Brown Muddled Plum83%about $85 (−74%)6h vs 6h6/10
2Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Nubica82%about $65 (−80%)5h vs 6h6/10
3Guerlain L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum79%about $165 (−49%)7h vs 6h7/10
4Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Extrême79%about $100 (−69%)7h vs 6h8/10
5Comme des Garcons Floriental76%about $145 (−55%)6h vs 6h7/10
  1. Molton Brown Muddled Plum — 83% scent match

    Features a prominent plum note that evokes the fruity, spiced heart of Penhaligon's AIUla in a more accessible format.

    It shares its fruity, warm spicy and sweet accords with Penhaligon's AIUla, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 107 community ratings.

  2. Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Nubica — 82% scent match

    Shares a warm, resinous amber character that feels reminiscent of the spicy and sweet profile found in Penhaligon's AIUla.

    It shares its vanilla, warm spicy and sweet accords with Penhaligon's AIUla, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 341 community ratings.

  3. Guerlain L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum — 79% scent match

    A smooth, almond-forward composition that captures the sweet, woody, and spicy essence reminiscent of Penhaligon's AIUla.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Penhaligon's AIUla, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 10,363 community ratings.

  4. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Extrême — 79% scent match

    Offers a sophisticated blend of spice and tobacco that sits in the same family as the warm, aromatic structure of Penhaligon's AIUla.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and tobacco accords with Penhaligon's AIUla, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 3,785 community ratings.

  5. Comme des Garcons Floriental — 76% scent match

    Provides a unique, spicy, and resinous experience that aligns with the warm, aromatic, and amber-heavy profile of Penhaligon's AIUla.

    It shares its amber, fruity and sweet accords with Penhaligon's AIUla, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,083 community ratings.

Which Penhaligon's AIUla dupe is cheapest?

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Nubica, at about $65 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Penhaligon's AIUla.

Which Penhaligon's AIUla dupe lasts longest?

Guerlain L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Penhaligon's AIUla.

Which Penhaligon's AIUla dupe is closest to the original?

Molton Brown Muddled Plum, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Penhaligon's AIUla dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Molton Brown Muddled Plum saves you about $350 a year against Penhaligon's AIUla. 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 Penhaligon's AIUla dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Guerlain L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-30.