Mauboussin Cristal Oud dupe — cheaper alternatives

Mauboussin Cristal Oud: released in 2018, rose, oud and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Mauboussin Cristal Oud dupe?

The closest Mauboussin Cristal Oud dupe we found is Franck Olivier Oud Touch — 88% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Mauboussin Cristal Oud 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 Mauboussin Cristal OudProjection
1Franck Olivier Oud Touch88%about $20 (−43%)8h vs 7h8/10
2Franck Olivier Oud Vanille83%about $40* (+14%)8h vs 7h7/10
3Rasasi Mukhallat Oudh Al Mubakhar80%about $30 (−14%)7h vs 7h8/10
4Banana Republic 17 Oud Mosaic79%about $30 (−14%)6h vs 7h6/10
5Swiss Arabian Oud 0177%about $20 (−43%)7h vs 7h7/10
  1. Franck Olivier Oud Touch — 88% scent match

    This fragrance captures the deep, resinous rose-and-oud profile of Mauboussin Cristal Oud with impressive intensity and longevity.

    It shares its amber, rose and warm spicy accords with Mauboussin Cristal Oud, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,739 community ratings.

  2. Franck Olivier Oud Vanille — 83% scent match

    A warmer, slightly sweeter take on the rose-oud theme that shares the same dark, balsamic character found in the reference.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and rose accords with Mauboussin Cristal Oud, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 893 community ratings.

  3. Rasasi Mukhallat Oudh Al Mubakhar — 80% scent match

    This scent leans into the spicy, woody aspects of the reference, offering a robust and traditional oud experience.

    It shares its rose, woody and warm spicy accords with Mauboussin Cristal Oud, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 106 community ratings.

  4. Banana Republic 17 Oud Mosaic — 79% scent match

    A more refined and approachable blend that mirrors the floral-oud balance of the reference with a smooth, modern finish.

    It shares its oud, rose and warm spicy accords with Mauboussin Cristal Oud, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 626 community ratings.

  5. Swiss Arabian Oud 01 — 77% scent match

    This composition evokes the same dark, incense-heavy atmosphere as the reference, focusing on a deep woody foundation.

    It shares its rose, oud and fresh spicy accords with Mauboussin Cristal Oud, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 84 community ratings.

Which Mauboussin Cristal Oud dupe is cheapest?

Franck Olivier Oud Touch, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Mauboussin Cristal Oud.

Which Mauboussin Cristal Oud dupe lasts longest?

Franck Olivier Oud Touch, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Mauboussin Cristal Oud.

Which Mauboussin Cristal Oud dupe is closest to the original?

Franck Olivier Oud Touch, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Mauboussin Cristal Oud dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Franck Olivier Oud Touch saves you about $20 a year against Mauboussin Cristal Oud. 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.

Will a Mauboussin Cristal Oud dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Franck Olivier Oud Touch (8.4h) — 1 of 5.

Mauboussin Cristal Oud notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.