Synesthesie Bad Genius: released in 2026, aromatic, amber and woody, about 2h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Synesthesie Bad Genius dupe we found is PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Synesthesie Bad Genius dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Synesthesie Bad Genius | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire | 83% | about $30 (−83%) | 5h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel | 82% | about $25 (−86%) | 7h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah | 82% | about $25 (−86%) | 8h vs 2h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition | 80% | about $40 (−78%) | 8h vs 2h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky | 80% | about $25 (−86%) | 7h vs 2h | 8/10 |
Brings a decadent, spiced sweetness reminiscent of the rich amber and vanilla heart found in Synesthesie Bad Genius.
It shares its woody, sweet and vanilla accords with Synesthesie Bad Genius, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 312 community ratings.
Delivers a sweet and nutty profile that shares a cozy, balsamic aura in the same family as Synesthesie Bad Genius.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and amber accords with Synesthesie Bad Genius, lasts about 7h against 2h and carries 1,763 community ratings.
Evokes the sweet, resinous, and warm amber warmth reminiscent of Synesthesie Bad Genius, featuring a rich vanilla-heavy trail.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and amber accords with Synesthesie Bad Genius, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 2h and carries 30,398 community ratings.
Presents a heavy, spiced, and resinous profile that shares the bold aromatic depth of Synesthesie Bad Genius.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and soft spicy accords with Synesthesie Bad Genius, lasts about 8h against 2h and carries 3,301 community ratings.
Blends bright citrus and warm amber tones in a manner reminiscent of the complex sweet and spicy nature of Synesthesie Bad Genius.
It shares its sweet, amber and aromatic accords with Synesthesie Bad Genius, lasts about 7h against 2h and carries 4,620 community ratings.
Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Synesthesie Bad Genius.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 2h for Synesthesie Bad Genius.
PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire saves you about $220 a year against Synesthesie Bad Genius. 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: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Synesthesie Bad Genius notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-26.