Max Philip Solar: released in 2026, aldehydic, smoky and fresh, about 3h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Max Philip Solar dupe we found is Max Philip Beige — 81% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Max Philip Solar dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Max Philip Solar | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Philip Beige | 81% | about $55 | 4h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Max Philip Mandarin | 81% | about $40 (−27%) | 7h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Max Philip Floral | 79% | about $25 (−55%) | 7h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Max Philip Mauve | 79% | about $45 (−18%) | 7h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Max Philip Cherry | 76% | about $80 (+45%) | 5h vs 3h | 7/10 |
Shares a comforting, warm-amber foundation reminiscent of Max Philip Solar, with a smooth and enveloping finish.
It shares its musky and fresh accords with Max Philip Solar, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 140 community ratings.
Evokes a brighter, citrus-forward variation of Max Philip Solar, leaning into a similarly clean and refreshing profile.
It shares its musky accords with Max Philip Solar, lasts about 7h against 3h and carries 105 community ratings.
Brings a soft blossom-heavy character that occupies similar aromatic territory to Max Philip Solar at a lower cost.
It lasts about 7h against 3h and carries 150 community ratings.
Presents a nuanced, balsamic warmth that sits comfortably in the same family as Max Philip Solar.
It shares its amber and balsamic accords with Max Philip Solar, lasts about 7h against 3h and carries 197 community ratings.
Offers a rich, fruit-tinted depth that echoes the multifaceted resinous base of Max Philip Solar.
It shares its amber accords with Max Philip Solar, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 548 community ratings.
Max Philip Floral, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Max Philip Solar.
Max Philip Mandarin, at about 7h on skin, against about 3h for Max Philip Solar.
Max Philip Beige, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Max Philip Beige works out about the same as Max Philip Solar over a year. 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. Max Philip Mandarin comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Max Philip Solar notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-27.