Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12: released in 2006, citrus, fresh spicy and fresh, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12 dupe we found is The Spirit of Dubai Shumukh — 73% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Spirit of Dubai Shumukh | 73% | about $40 (−75%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | John Varvatos Artisan Forest | 78% | about $35 (−78%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Cerruti Image Woman | 82% | about $25 (−84%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Pierre Guillaume Paris L'Eau Rare Matale 06 | 89% | about $135 (−16%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Filippo Sorcinelli Dolcissimo Sollievo | 76% | about $110 (−31%) | 8h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Offers a bright, citrus-forward opening that transitions into a clean, musky dry-down, echoing the fresh and aromatic structure of the reference.
It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 293 community ratings.
A woody and aromatic composition that captures a similar outdoorsy, fresh-spicy vibe reminiscent of the base notes found in the reference scent.
It shares its aromatic, woody and green accords with Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 70 community ratings.
As a sibling fragrance in the same house, it captures the core tea-and-spice essence of the reference with remarkable clarity and balance.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 132 community ratings.
Provides a sophisticated, aromatic experience that leans into similar green and spicy territory, offering a comparable olfactory journey.
It shares its aromatic, white floral and warm spicy accords with Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 335 community ratings.
This fragrance shares a similar crisp, green, and aromatic character that evokes the refreshing tea-and-citrus profile of Hyperessence Matale 12.
It shares its fresh spicy, green and citrus accords with Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,631 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Cerruti Image Woman, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12.
Filippo Sorcinelli Dolcissimo Sollievo, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12.
Pierre Guillaume Paris L'Eau Rare Matale 06, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — The Spirit of Dubai Shumukh saves you about $175 a year against Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12. 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. Filippo Sorcinelli Dolcissimo Sollievo comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Pierre Guillaume Paris Hyperessence Matale 12 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.