Carner Barcelona Megalium dupe — cheaper alternatives

Carner Barcelona Megalium: released in 2018, warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Carner Barcelona Megalium dupe?

The closest Carner Barcelona Megalium dupe we found is New Notes Musk Complexity — 78% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Carner Barcelona Megalium dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Carner Barcelona MegaliumProjection
1New Notes Musk Complexity78%about $30* (−75%)7h vs 5h6/10
2Eau D'Italie Baume du Doge87%about $70 (−42%)6h vs 5h6/10
3Givenchy Les Parfums Mythiques - Organza Indecence83%about $50 (−58%)7h vs 5h7/10
4DSQUARED² Potion84%about $65 (−46%)6h vs 5h6/10
5SG79 STHLM Nº 479%about $45 (−62%)5h vs 5h5/10
  1. New Notes Musk Complexity — 78% scent match

    Presents a complex balsamic profile that echoes the warm resinous depths of Carner Barcelona Megalium.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords with Carner Barcelona Megalium, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 286 community ratings.

  2. SG79 STHLM Nº 4 — 79% scent match

    Leans into a similar warm and spicy territory as Carner Barcelona Megalium at a remarkably accessible price point.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Carner Barcelona Megalium, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 62 community ratings.

  3. Eau D'Italie Baume du Doge — 87% scent match — discontinued

    Shares a similar amber and spiced aromatic character with Carner Barcelona Megalium, offering a resinous dry-down.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords with Carner Barcelona Megalium, opens on Cinnamon too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 471 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  4. Givenchy Les Parfums Mythiques - Organza Indecence — 83% scent match — discontinued

    Revisits the heavy cinnamon and sweet balsamic facets found in Carner Barcelona Megalium with a cozy woody finish.

    It shares its cinnamon, warm spicy and amber accords with Carner Barcelona Megalium, opens on Cinnamon too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 398 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. DSQUARED² Potion — 84% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes the warm spicy and balsamic resonance of Carner Barcelona Megalium, anchored by a prominent cloud of rich cinnamon.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and cinnamon accords with Carner Barcelona Megalium, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,480 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Carner Barcelona Megalium dupe is cheapest?

New Notes Musk Complexity, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Carner Barcelona Megalium.

Which Carner Barcelona Megalium dupe lasts longest?

Givenchy Les Parfums Mythiques - Organza Indecence, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Carner Barcelona Megalium.

Which Carner Barcelona Megalium dupe is closest to the original?

Eau D'Italie Baume du Doge, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Carner Barcelona Megalium dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — New Notes Musk Complexity saves you about $135 a year against Carner Barcelona Megalium. 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.

Will a Carner Barcelona Megalium dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Givenchy Les Parfums Mythiques - Organza Indecence comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Carner Barcelona Megalium notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-03.