Molyneux Fete is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Molyneux Fete, released in 1962, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Molyneux Fete: woody, fruity and animalic, about 7h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Molyneux Fete?

The four closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Molyneux Fete we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Grès Cabochard — 83% scent match

    Offers a drier, leathery chypre feel reminiscent of Molyneux Fete, emphasizing smoky oakmoss and earthy floral depth.

    It shares its woody, earthy and leather accords with Molyneux Fete, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 3,015 community ratings.

  2. Halston Classic — 79% scent match

    Captures a similar vintage chypre ambiance, blending green peach notes with warm amber and oakmoss.

    It shares its woody, earthy and mossy accords with Molyneux Fete, opens on Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,494 community ratings.

  3. Revlon Ciara — 77% scent match

    Delivers a warm, spicy resinous impression in the same leather-and-balsamic family as Molyneux Fete.

    It shares its sweet, woody and leather accords with Molyneux Fete, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,779 community ratings.

  4. Coty Emeraude — 75% scent match

    Features a soft powdery oriental profile with amber and citrus accents echoing the vintage charm of Molyneux Fete.

    It shares its woody, sweet and powdery accords with Molyneux Fete, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,412 community ratings.

Which Molyneux Fete dupe is cheapest?

Coty Emeraude, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Molyneux Fete.

Which Molyneux Fete dupe lasts longest?

Revlon Ciara, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Molyneux Fete.

Which Molyneux Fete dupe is closest to the original?

Grès Cabochard, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Molyneux Fete dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Grès Cabochard saves you about $20 a year against Molyneux Fete. 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.

Will a Molyneux Fete dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 4 last a full 8 hours. Revlon Ciara comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Molyneux Fete notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-02.