Max Philip Mandarin: released in 2025, woody, citrus and white floral, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Max Philip Mandarin dupe we found is Hugo Boss Hugo Dark Blue — 78% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Max Philip Mandarin dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Max Philip Mandarin | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Boss Hugo Dark Blue | 78% | about $30 (−25%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Nest Crème de Clementine | 77% | about $35 (−12%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Loewe Aire Loco | 73% | about $30 (−25%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Hormone Paris This is Not GABA | 70% | about $40* | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Angel Schlesser Splendid Orange Blossom | 82% | about $25 (−37%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar energetic citrus and woody profile, offering a familiar, crisp experience that leans into the same woody-citrus territory.
It shares its citrus, woody and sweet accords with Max Philip Mandarin, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 2,715 community ratings.
Evokes the sweet, fruity citrus heart of the reference, providing a bright and approachable scent profile at a lower price point.
It shares its citrus, sweet and fruity accords with Max Philip Mandarin, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 443 community ratings.
Leans into a similar citrus-floral blend, offering a light and airy interpretation that feels reminiscent of the reference's brighter moments.
It shares its citrus, white floral and sweet accords with Max Philip Mandarin, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 723 community ratings.
Shares a similar woody-citrus structure, providing a clean and modern take that aligns with the reference's overall scent profile.
It shares its citrus, white floral and fruity accords with Max Philip Mandarin, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 868 community ratings.
Captures the bright, citrus-forward character of the reference with a similar emphasis on fresh orange blossom and light woods.
It shares its citrus, white floral and woody accords with Max Philip Mandarin, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 48 community ratings.
Angel Schlesser Splendid Orange Blossom, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Max Philip Mandarin.
Hormone Paris This is Not GABA, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Max Philip Mandarin.
Angel Schlesser Splendid Orange Blossom, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hugo Boss Hugo Dark Blue saves you about $15 a year against Max Philip Mandarin. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Hormone Paris This is Not GABA comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Max Philip Mandarin notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.