French Avenue Spectre: released in 2023, woody, smoky and warm spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest French Avenue Spectre dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Niche Emarati Khalid — 84% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best French Avenue Spectre dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs French Avenue Spectre | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Niche Emarati Khalid | 84% | about $55* (+22%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud | 82% | about $25* (−44%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Bentley For Men Absolute | 80% | about $40* (−11%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider | 79% | about $50* (+11%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | French Avenue Mystic Leather | 86% | about $40* (−11%) | 6h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Presents a complex blend of woods and spices that aligns well with the warm, smoky, and leathery character of Spectre.
It shares its leather, amber and warm spicy accords with French Avenue Spectre, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 170 community ratings.
Shares a similar dark, smoky, and resinous character that evokes the intense woody and incense-heavy profile of Spectre.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with French Avenue Spectre, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 1,535 community ratings.
Captures a deep, incense-forward woody profile that feels reminiscent of the smoky and balsamic qualities found in Spectre.
It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with French Avenue Spectre, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 3,573 community ratings.
Focuses on the rich, leathery, and woody nuances that define the heart of the reference scent.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with French Avenue Spectre, opens on Saffron and Incense too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 40 community ratings.
Leans into a rugged, leathery, and smoky aesthetic that echoes the darker, more intense aspects of Spectre.
It shares its woody, amber and leather accords with French Avenue Spectre, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,023 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than French Avenue Spectre.
Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for French Avenue Spectre.
French Avenue Mystic Leather, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Niche Emarati Khalid actually costs about $15 a year MORE than French Avenue Spectre. 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. Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
French Avenue Spectre notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.