Frederic Malle Uncut Gem dupe — cheaper alternatives

Frederic Malle Uncut Gem: released in 2022, amber, fresh spicy and citrus, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Frederic Malle Uncut Gem dupe?

The closest Frederic Malle Uncut Gem dupe we found is Dior Homme Sport 2021 — 84% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Frederic Malle Uncut Gem 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 Frederic Malle Uncut GemProjection
1Dior Homme Sport 202184%about $110* (+29%)7h vs 7h8/10
2Vera Wang for Men80%about $35* (−59%)5h vs 7h6/10
3Tom Ford for Men78%about $120* (+41%)5h vs 7h7/10
4Giorgio Armani Armani Eau d’Aromes76%about $90 (+6%)6h vs 7h7/10
5The Dua Brand Enigmatic Gem90%about $65 (−24%)7h vs 7h7/10
  1. Dior Homme Sport 2021 — 84% scent match

    Shares the vibrant citrus and clean woody backbone reminiscent of Frederic Malle Uncut Gem, leaning slightly brighter in the opening.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Frederic Malle Uncut Gem, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 6,057 community ratings.

  2. Vera Wang for Men — 80% scent match

    Features a similar aromatic spice blend that touches upon the drydown warmth found in Frederic Malle Uncut Gem.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Frederic Malle Uncut Gem, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 984 community ratings.

  3. Tom Ford for Men — 78% scent match

    Channels the sophisticated amber and citrus interplay of Frederic Malle Uncut Gem with a slightly more classic gentlemanly structure.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Frederic Malle Uncut Gem, opens on Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 2,495 community ratings.

  4. The Dua Brand Enigmatic Gem — 90% scent match

    Evokes the sharp ginger and woody amber intensity of Frederic Malle Uncut Gem, offering a strikingly similar fresh spicy profile.

    It shares its amber, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Frederic Malle Uncut Gem, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2 community ratings.

  5. Giorgio Armani Armani Eau d’Aromes — 76% scent match — discontinued

    Brings a fresh and spicy warmth that echoes the energetic opening elements of Frederic Malle Uncut Gem.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Frederic Malle Uncut Gem, opens on Mandarin Orange and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 724 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Frederic Malle Uncut Gem dupe is cheapest?

Vera Wang for Men, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Frederic Malle Uncut Gem.

Which Frederic Malle Uncut Gem dupe lasts longest?

Dior Homme Sport 2021, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Frederic Malle Uncut Gem.

Which Frederic Malle Uncut Gem dupe is closest to the original?

The Dua Brand Enigmatic Gem, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Frederic Malle Uncut Gem itself sells from $226.79 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Frederic Malle Uncut Gem dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dior Dior Homme Sport 2021 actually costs about $35 a year MORE than Frederic Malle Uncut Gem. 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 Frederic Malle Uncut Gem dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Dior Dior Homme Sport 2021 comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Frederic Malle Uncut Gem notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-16.