Our closest matches to Althaïr by Parfums de Marly, with notes and honest differences.
If you love Althaïr, start with Island Vanilla Dunes, from £26.99. Almost the same: vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, bergamot, orange blossom, guaiac wood, praline, amber and musk.
How it differsAlmost the same: vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, bergamot, orange blossom, guaiac wood, praline, amber and musk.
Side by sideAlthaïr is cinnamon, orange blossom and cardamom over bourbon vanilla and elemi, finishing on praline, musk, Ambroxan, tonka, guaiac wood and candied almond. Island Vanilla Dunes shares nearly every note. Our team rates it a top match.
How it differsShares cardamom, orange blossom, guaiac wood, vanilla and tonka; the Limited Edition adds lavender and rose and has no praline.
Side by sideAlthaïr is cinnamon, orange blossom and cardamom over bourbon vanilla, finishing on praline, tonka and candied almond. Liquid Brun Limited Edition keeps the orange blossom, vanilla and tonka but adds lavender and rose, and finishes on amber and oakmoss. Less sweet and more fougère-like.
Main accords: sweet, vanilla, warm spicy, cinnamon, aromatic.
Top notesCinnamon, Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Bergamot
Heart notesBourbon Vanilla, Elemi
Base notesPraline, Musk, Ambroxan, Tonka, Guaiac Wood, Candied Almond
Questions about Althaïr dupes
What is the best Althaïr dupe?
Island Vanilla Dunes is our closest match to Althaïr by Parfums de Marly, and our team has compared the two side by side. Almost the same: vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, bergamot, orange blossom, guaiac wood, praline, amber and musk.
Is Island Vanilla Dunes the same as Althaïr?
No. Island Vanilla Dunes is an inspired-by fragrance, not a copy or a refill of the original, and Perfumeo is not affiliated with Parfums de Marly. It is built around a similar scent profile, so it shares many of the same notes and the same overall character.
Are there other Althaïr alternatives?
Yes. Besides Island Vanilla Dunes, we also recommend Liquid Brun, Liquid Brun Limited Edition. Each one is listed above with how it differs from the original.
How does Perfumeo choose its dupes?
We start from the published notes of both fragrances and fragrance-community votes on which scents smell alike, then review every match before it goes live. Matches marked "Tested by Perfumeo" have also been compared side by side by our team.
Comparisons are based on each fragrance's published notes and fragrance-community votes. "Tested by Perfumeo" means our team has compared them side by side. Perfumeo fragrances are inspired by, not copies of, the originals, and we aren't affiliated with Parfums de Marly. All trademarks belong to their owners.