Vertus ANKA: released in 2024, warm spicy, woody and amber, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Vertus ANKA dupe we found is Matière Première Crystal Saffron — 90% match, about $220 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Vertus ANKA dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Vertus ANKA | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matière Première Crystal Saffron | 90% | about $220* (+389%) | 9h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede | 89% | about $215 (+378%) | 8h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Mancera Amberful | 86% | about $50* (+11%) | 7h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Hormone Paris This is Not GABA | 86% | about $40* (−11%) | 7h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Masa | 85% | about $35* (−22%) | 7h vs 9h | 7/10 |
Captures the prominent saffron heart of Vertus Anka with a clean, potent, and long-lasting projection.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and metallic accords with Vertus ANKA, lasts about 9h against 9h and carries 2,168 community ratings.
Mirrors the unique mineral, saffron, and suede-like facets that define the modern aesthetic of Vertus Anka.
It shares its warm spicy, leather and woody accords with Vertus ANKA, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 12,848 community ratings.
Shares the bold amber and spicy warmth found in Vertus Anka, delivering a resinous and woody impression with impressive projection.
It shares its woody, citrus and amber accords with Vertus ANKA, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 701 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the warm spicy and woody profile of Vertus Anka, offering an intriguing stylistic parallel.
It shares its citrus and amber accords with Vertus ANKA, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 1,186 community ratings.
Evokes the warm spicy and metallic character of Vertus Anka, blending rich saffron and woods with an intriguing mineral feel.
It shares its leather, warm spicy and citrus accords with Vertus ANKA, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 1,014 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Masa, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Vertus ANKA.
Matière Première Crystal Saffron, at about 9h on skin, against about 9h for Vertus ANKA.
Matière Première Crystal Saffron, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Matière Première Crystal Saffron actually costs about $255 a year MORE than Vertus ANKA. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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: Matière Première Crystal Saffron (8.5h) and Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede (8.3h) — 2 of 5.
Vertus ANKA notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-13.