Max Philip Gaia: released in 2023, citrus, woody and leather, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Max Philip Gaia dupe we found is Arabesque Perfumes Gecko — 79% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Max Philip Gaia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Max Philip Gaia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabesque Perfumes Gecko | 79% | about $45 (−10%) | 8h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Patrice Martin Ganymedes | 90% | about $25 (−50%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Parfums de Nietzsche GAI | 81% | about $40 (−20%) | 3h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Rabdan Gwy | 77% | about $30 (−40%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Serge Dumonten Psyché | 74% | about $40 (−20%) | 8h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Offers a similar interplay of citrus and suede that feels reminiscent of the core DNA in Gaia.
It shares its leather, warm spicy and citrus accords with Max Philip Gaia, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 239 community ratings.
Captures the airy, mineral-forward leather character of Max Philip Gaia with a similarly sharp and modern metallic edge.
It shares its woody, powdery and leather accords with Max Philip Gaia, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 73 community ratings.
Shares the minimalist, high-contrast woody structure that defines the experience of wearing Gaia.
It shares its citrus accords with Max Philip Gaia, lasts about 3h against 7h and carries 1 community ratings.
Presents a familiar ozonic and woody composition that aligns well with the overall aesthetic of Gaia.
It shares its citrus, ozonic and woody accords with Max Philip Gaia, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2 community ratings.
Leans into the same powdery and woody territory as Gaia, providing a soft and approachable alternative.
It shares its woody, leather and musky accords with Max Philip Gaia, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 23 community ratings.
Patrice Martin Ganymedes, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Max Philip Gaia.
Serge Dumonten Psyché, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Max Philip Gaia.
Patrice Martin Ganymedes, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Arabesque Perfumes Gecko saves you about $5 a year against Max Philip Gaia. 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, these cover it: Serge Dumonten Psyché (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Max Philip Gaia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-07.