M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2: woody, fruity and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2 dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 83% | about $30* (−33%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 78% | about $25* (−44%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Soir | 77% | about $25* (−44%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Fattan | 76% | about $25* (−44%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Knight | 74% | about $25* (−44%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar dark, woody, and earthy character that evokes the complex profile of M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,558 community ratings.
Offers a fresh, aromatic, and slightly floral experience that aligns with the lighter, fruit-forward aspects of the reference.
It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 3,389 community ratings.
Captures a similar woody and musky depth that feels reminiscent of the base notes in M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2.
It shares its woody and fresh spicy accords with M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 175 community ratings.
Leans into the earthy vetiver and citrus notes found in the reference, providing a crisp and sophisticated woody impression.
It shares its woody, citrus and earthy accords with M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,698 community ratings.
Provides a clean, aromatic, and slightly floral profile that sits in the same family as the reference scent.
It shares its citrus, woody and musky accords with M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 888 community ratings.
Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition saves you about $25 a year against M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
M. Micallef Puzzle No. 2 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.