Marilyn Miglin Pheromone: released in 1978, woody, green and warm spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Marilyn Miglin Pheromone dupe we found is Carven Ma Griffe — 84% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Marilyn Miglin Pheromone dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Marilyn Miglin Pheromone | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carven Ma Griffe | 84% | about $45* (+13%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Revlon Charlie | 83% | about $15 (−62%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Revlon Charlie Blue | 81% | about $10* (−75%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Aubusson Histoire D'Amour | 80% | about $25 (−37%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Helena Rubinstein Blazer | 82% | about $35 (−12%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Captures the intensely green and earthy spirit associated with the classic profile of Marilyn Miglin Pheromone.
It shares its woody, white floral and aromatic accords with Marilyn Miglin Pheromone, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 267 community ratings.
Shares the vibrant, aromatic green and spicy character of Marilyn Miglin Pheromone with a similarly classic floral heart.
It shares its white floral, aromatic and green accords with Marilyn Miglin Pheromone, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,220 community ratings.
Evokes the mossy, earthy green profile found in Marilyn Miglin Pheromone through a traditional herbal structure.
It shares its mossy, woody and earthy accords with Marilyn Miglin Pheromone, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,196 community ratings.
Brings a comparable vintage green and spicy complexity that aligns with the overall feel of Marilyn Miglin Pheromone.
It shares its woody, floral and mossy accords with Marilyn Miglin Pheromone, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 25 community ratings.
Blends earthy woods and warm spices in a manner reminiscent of the complex dry-down in Marilyn Miglin Pheromone.
It shares its woody, mossy and floral accords with Marilyn Miglin Pheromone, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 476 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Revlon Charlie Blue, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Marilyn Miglin Pheromone.
Revlon Charlie Blue, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Marilyn Miglin Pheromone.
Carven Ma Griffe, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Marilyn Miglin Pheromone itself sells from $79.79 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Carven Ma Griffe actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Marilyn Miglin Pheromone. 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. Revlon Charlie Blue comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Marilyn Miglin Pheromone notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.