Molinard Iles d'Or: released in 2022, aromatic, woody and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Molinard Iles d'Or dupe we found is Fragrance World Varakh Silver — 87% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $75 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Molinard Iles d'Or dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Molinard Iles d'Or | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Varakh Silver | 87% | about $25* (−67%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Carven L'Eau Intense | 82% | about $35 (−53%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Montblanc Individuel Tonic | 79% | about $35 (−53%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Azzaro Chrome | 76% | about $35* (−53%) | 5h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 5 | John Varvatos Artisan | 75% | about $65* (−13%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Evokes the crisp juniper berry and airy lavender notes of Molinard Iles d'Or, offering a fresh metallic aromatic impression.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Molinard Iles d'Or, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 205 community ratings.
Shares the bright minty lavender and fresh woody-aromatic character seen in Molinard Iles d'Or.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Molinard Iles d'Or, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 657 community ratings.
Captures a similar fresh juniper, spicy lavender, and herbal woody aura found in Molinard Iles d'Or.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Molinard Iles d'Or, opens on Juniper Berries and Lavender too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 148 community ratings.
Delivers a bright metallic citrus and aromatic herbal freshness in the same realm as Molinard Iles d'Or.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Molinard Iles d'Or, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 8,104 community ratings.
Offers an herbal citrus and fresh aromatic profile that leans into similar territory as Molinard Iles d'Or.
It shares its citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords with Molinard Iles d'Or, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 2,665 community ratings.
Fragrance World Varakh Silver, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Molinard Iles d'Or.
Carven L'Eau Intense, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Molinard Iles d'Or.
Fragrance World Varakh Silver, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Molinard Iles d'Or itself sells from €83 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Varakh Silver saves you about $75 a year against Molinard Iles d'Or. 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. Carven Carven L'Eau Intense comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Molinard Iles d'Or notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-01.