#1Woody Chestnut
Excellent roasted chestnut and smoke balance, slightly sweeter.
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Maison Margiela alternatives
We compared note structure, drydown, longevity, and value to find 3 convincing alternatives for 2026.

The original
Maison Margiela · 100ml · Woody amber
Top notes
Clove, Pink pepper
Middle notes
Chestnut, Guaiac wood
Base notes
Vanilla, Cashmeran
Ranked alternatives
#1Excellent roasted chestnut and smoke balance, slightly sweeter.
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#2Smokier at first, settling into a familiar vanilla-wood base.
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#3More coffee-forward and less smoky, but similarly cozy.
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Price and availability may change. Similarity scores reflect our editorial comparison of notes, wear, and overall scent character.
Common questions
A perfume dupe is an affordable fragrance with a scent profile similar to a more expensive perfume. It is not a counterfeit: it has its own name, bottle, and branding.
Yes. Fragrance styles and note combinations can inspire other perfumes. Legal dupes use their own trademarks and packaging and do not pretend to be the original product.
Compare the opening, drydown, longevity, and budget—not just a single match score. For the closest overall profile here, start with Woody Chestnut at 92% similarity.
The original is listed around $165. The alternatives on this page start at $30, a potential saving of up to 82%. Prices vary by retailer.