Alkemia Perfumes Madam X: released in 2013, powdery, violet and iris, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Alkemia Perfumes Madam X scent match we found is Lush Kerbside Violet — 84% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Alkemia Perfumes Madam X dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Alkemia Perfumes Madam X | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lush Kerbside Violet | 84% | about $80 | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Histoires de Parfums L'Olympia Music Hall | 75% | about $115 | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Alkemia Perfumes Love Is Nearer Death | 81% | about $20 (5 ml) | 8h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade | 79% | about $20 (5 ml) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Alkemia Perfumes Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure | 78% | about $20 (5 ml) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Evokes the powdery violet character of Madam X, offering a fresh herbal and floral profile with a soft woody base.
It shares its powdery, violet and woody accords with Alkemia Perfumes Madam X, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 476 community ratings.
Provides a theatrical and slightly bohemian floral experience that echoes the rich vintage aesthetic of Madam X.
It shares its floral, woody and citrus accords with Alkemia Perfumes Madam X, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 278 community ratings.
Shares a similar dark floral atmosphere to Madam X, leaning into moody violet and rich resinous warmth.
It shares its floral and woody accords with Alkemia Perfumes Madam X, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 31 community ratings.
Recalls the mysterious floral and powdery nuances found in Madam X, with an earthy and dark romantic feel.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Alkemia Perfumes Madam X, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 91 community ratings.
Presents a velvety powdery sweetness akin to Madam X, wrapped in decadent vintage-style florals and musk.
It shares its citrus, iris and powdery accords with Alkemia Perfumes Madam X, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 84 community ratings.
Lush Kerbside Violet, at about $80 for 100 ml (estimate).
Alkemia Perfumes Love Is Nearer Death, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Alkemia Perfumes Madam X.
Lush Kerbside Violet, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lush Kerbside Violet actually costs about $40 a year MORE than Alkemia Perfumes Madam X. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Alkemia Perfumes Love Is Nearer Death comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Alkemia Perfumes Madam X notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.