M.INT Refocus: released in 2016, musky, amber and aldehydic, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest M.INT Refocus dupe we found is Ajmal Patchouli Wood — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $110 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best M.INT Refocus dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs M.INT Refocus | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajmal Patchouli Wood | 82% | about $25 (−77%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Musk Mood | 72% | about $25* (−77%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Bleu Edition | 68% | about $30* (−73%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Ivory Musk | 63% | about $25* (−77%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Brut Parfums Prestige Brut Musk | 72% | about $15* (−86%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar woody and balsamic character to M.INT Refocus, emphasizing a deep, earthy patchouli base that feels familiar.
It shares its woody and balsamic accords with M.INT Refocus, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 119 community ratings.
Provides a soft, clean musk experience that aligns with the powdery and musky facets of the reference scent.
It shares its musky, powdery and woody accords with M.INT Refocus, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 771 community ratings.
Features a prominent musk profile with woody undertones that captures a similar clean, yet grounded atmosphere.
It shares its woody, amber and fresh accords with M.INT Refocus, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 373 community ratings.
Focuses on a clean, airy musk profile that touches upon the lighter, aldehydic side of the reference fragrance.
It shares its woody, musky and powdery accords with M.INT Refocus, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 104 community ratings.
Offers a clean, musky profile that echoes the powdery and musky elements found in the base of M.INT Refocus.
It shares its musky, woody and powdery accords with M.INT Refocus, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 119 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Brut Parfums Prestige Brut Musk, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than M.INT Refocus.
Ajmal Patchouli Wood, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for M.INT Refocus.
Ajmal Patchouli Wood, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
M.INT Refocus itself sells from $118.99 (70 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Patchouli Wood saves you about $125 a year against M.INT Refocus. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Ajmal Patchouli Wood comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
M.INT Refocus notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.