In The Box Maxximus IX dupe — cheaper alternatives

In The Box Maxximus IX: released in 2022, woody, aromatic and green, about 10h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 8/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good In The Box Maxximus IX dupe?

The closest In The Box Maxximus IX dupe we found is In The Box Altum Magnis — 87% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best In The Box Maxximus IX 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 In The Box Maxximus IXProjection
1In The Box Altum Magnis87%about $25 (−17%)10h vs 10h7/10
2Mugler A*Men Kryptomint87%about $120* (+300%)6h vs 10h9/10
3O Boticário Connexion79%about $20 (−33%)5h vs 10h7/10
4Nuancielo Hezron84%about $307h vs 10h6/10
5PARIS CORNER North Stag Expressions I Un81%about $40 (+33%)6h vs 10h8/10
  1. In The Box Altum Magnis — 87% scent match

    Shares a very similar herbal and sweet footprint to Maxximus IX, driven by a prominent balance of green mint and warm tonka.

    It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with In The Box Maxximus IX, lasts about 10h against 10h and carries 107 community ratings.

  2. Nuancielo Hezron — 84% scent match

    Evokes the sweet and aromatic character of Maxximus IX, blending herbal freshness with a rich, comforting caramel warmth.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords with In The Box Maxximus IX, opens on Mint too, lasts about 7h against 10h and carries 78 community ratings.

  3. PARIS CORNER North Stag Expressions I Un — 81% scent match

    Constructs a similar sweet and green aromatic impression that feels right at home alongside Maxximus IX.

    It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with In The Box Maxximus IX, lasts about 6h against 10h and carries 51 community ratings.

  4. Mugler A*Men Kryptomint — 87% scent match — discontinued

    Captures the sharp frozen-mint and sweet patchouli dichotomy that inspires the aromatic character of Maxximus IX.

    It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and green accords with In The Box Maxximus IX, opens on Mint too, lasts about 6h against 10h and carries 1,673 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. O Boticário Connexion — 79% scent match — discontinued

    Brings a similar aromatic and woody blend reminiscent of Maxximus IX, leaning into a classic fresh-spicy profile.

    It shares its patchouli, warm spicy and woody accords with In The Box Maxximus IX, opens on Tangerine too, lasts about 5h against 10h and carries 542 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which In The Box Maxximus IX dupe is cheapest?

O Boticário Connexion, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than In The Box Maxximus IX.

Which In The Box Maxximus IX dupe lasts longest?

In The Box Altum Magnis, at about 10h on skin, against about 10h for In The Box Maxximus IX.

Which In The Box Maxximus IX dupe is closest to the original?

In The Box Altum Magnis, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a In The Box Maxximus IX dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — In The Box Altum Magnis saves you about $10 a year against In The Box Maxximus IX. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a In The Box Maxximus IX dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: In The Box Altum Magnis (9.7h) — 1 of 5.

In The Box Maxximus IX notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-23.