Muscent Hot Chestnut: released in 2025, amber, balsamic and vanilla, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 8/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Muscent Hot Chestnut dupe we found is Zara Bohemian Oud — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Muscent Hot Chestnut dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Muscent Hot Chestnut | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Bohemian Oud | 83% | about $30 (−14%) | 6h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel | 73% | about $20* (−43%) | 7h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve | 73% | about $20* (−43%) | 7h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Blends | 65% | about $35* | 7h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Zara Rich Warm Addictive: Frosted Woods | 70% | about $20 (−43%) | 5h vs 9h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar resinous, balsamic character that evokes the warm, smoky depth found in Hot Chestnut.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and smoky accords with Muscent Hot Chestnut, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 937 community ratings.
Provides a warm, sweet, and spicy experience that mirrors the comforting, gourmand-leaning amber notes of the reference.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with Muscent Hot Chestnut, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 1,746 community ratings.
Leans into a similar warm, resinous, and slightly powdery territory, capturing the inviting essence of the original.
It shares its amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Muscent Hot Chestnut, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 402 community ratings.
Features a rich, spicy, and fruity-amber profile that evokes a similar sense of warmth and depth.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and sweet accords with Muscent Hot Chestnut, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 748 community ratings.
A sweet, nutty, and cozy fragrance that shares the approachable, warm-spicy vibe of Hot Chestnut.
It shares its vanilla, warm spicy and powdery accords with Muscent Hot Chestnut, lasts about 5h against 9h and carries 33 community ratings.
Zara Rich Warm Addictive: Frosted Woods, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Muscent Hot Chestnut.
Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve, at about 7h on skin, against about 9h for Muscent Hot Chestnut.
Zara Bohemian Oud, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Bohemian Oud saves you about $5 a year against Muscent Hot Chestnut. 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. Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Muscent Hot Chestnut notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.