Max Philip Luban: released in 2026, amber, musky and balsamic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Max Philip Luban dupe we found is Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Max Philip Luban dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Max Philip Luban | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve | 83% | about $20* (−78%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather | 82% | about $20* (−78%) | 7h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 81% | about $30* (−67%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire | 81% | about $35* (−61%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone | 77% | about $35* (−61%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
A warmer amber take that evokes the balsamic and musky undertones of Max Philip Luban with soft creamy projection.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords with Max Philip Luban, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 402 community ratings.
Leans into similar rich, warm spicy territory as Max Philip Luban, offering a heavy resinous aura at a fraction of the price.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and white floral accords with Max Philip Luban, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 793 community ratings.
Shares the dense smoky incense and balsamic weight found in Max Philip Luban, delivering strong performance for less.
It shares its warm spicy, musky and amber accords with Max Philip Luban, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,558 community ratings.
Brings a resinous and warm spicy richness reminiscent of Max Philip Luban, wrapped in a smooth amber dry-down.
It shares its warm spicy and amber accords with Max Philip Luban, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 288 community ratings.
Offers a bright, mineral-tinged warmth that shares some of the fresh and ambery interplay found in Max Philip Luban.
It shares its musky accords with Max Philip Luban, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 4,649 community ratings.
Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Max Philip Luban.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Max Philip Luban.
Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve saves you about $100 a year against Max Philip Luban. 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.
Max Philip Luban notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-25.