Phaedon Phaesus: released in 2025, woody, floral and tropical, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Phaedon Phaesus dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Phaedon Phaesus dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Phaedon Phaesus | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron | 83% | about $25 (−83%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Fragrance World Imperium | 82% | about $15 (−90%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 81% | about $40 (−73%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Hawas for Him | 79% | about $30 (−80%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure | 79% | about $30 (−80%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar warm and exotic spiced profile reminiscent of Phaedon Phaesus, but with a more resinous touch.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with Phaedon Phaesus, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 197 community ratings.
Brings a similar tropical and woody brightness that touches upon the general feel of Phaedon Phaesus.
It shares its citrus and woody accords with Phaedon Phaesus, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 375 community ratings.
Leans into a similar bright and balsamic territory as Phaedon Phaesus, though driven by a crisper citrus edge.
It shares its citrus, woody and powdery accords with Phaedon Phaesus, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 8,305 community ratings.
Provides a sweet and tropical fruitiness that echoes the vibrant openings typical of Phaedon Phaesus.
It shares its citrus and warm spicy accords with Phaedon Phaesus, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 11,389 community ratings.
Offers an aromatic and woody depth akin to the natural dry-down of Phaedon Phaesus.
It shares its citrus, woody and powdery accords with Phaedon Phaesus, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,816 community ratings.
Fragrance World Imperium, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Phaedon Phaesus.
Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Phaedon Phaesus.
Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron saves you about $185 a year against Phaedon Phaesus. 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. Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Phaedon Phaesus notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-28.