Mauboussin M Generation: released in 2010, fresh spicy, woody and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mauboussin M Generation dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mauboussin M Generation dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mauboussin M Generation | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 83% | about $30* | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | John Varvatos Dark Rebel | 82% | about $95* (+217%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Salvador Dali Sunrise in Cadaquès | 79% | about $35* (+17%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Zirh Ikon | 85% | about $25* (−17%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Donna Karan Black Cashmere | 81% | about $45 (+50%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
A powerful smoky, resinous, and spicy alternative that captures the intense dark mood of Mauboussin M Generation.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Mauboussin M Generation, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,558 community ratings.
Delivers a heavy dose of resinous woods and dark spices reminiscent of Mauboussin M Generation, wrapped in an alluring smoky atmosphere.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Mauboussin M Generation, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,950 community ratings.
Shares a similar spicy and balsamic backbone found in Mauboussin M Generation, offering a warm aromatic aura.
It shares its balsamic, citrus and amber accords with Mauboussin M Generation, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 439 community ratings.
Evokes the smoky incense and rich warm spices of Mauboussin M Generation, featuring a deep woody character at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with Mauboussin M Generation, opens on Ginger too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 792 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Leans into the same dense woody and spicy territory as Mauboussin M Generation with a prominent balsamic dry-down.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords with Mauboussin M Generation, opens on Nutmeg too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,640 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zirh Ikon, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Mauboussin M Generation.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Mauboussin M Generation.
Zirh Ikon, at 85% 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 works out about the same as Mauboussin M Generation over a year. 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.
Mauboussin M Generation notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-11.