Myrurgia Maja: released in 1921, warm spicy, fresh spicy and floral, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Myrurgia Maja scent match we found is Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) — 80% match, about $160 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Myrurgia Maja dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Myrurgia Maja | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) | 80% | about $160* (+967%) | 9h vs 5h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum | 78% | about $120* (+700%) | 8h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Givenchy Ysatis | 77% | about $55* (+267%) | 8h vs 5h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Salvador Dali La Belle et l'Ocelot | 75% | about $35 (+133%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Dita Von Teese | 74% | about $25* (+67%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares the rich spicy and resinous warmth of Maja, leaning heavily into a bold vintage amber character.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Myrurgia Maja, opens on Citruses too, lasts about 9h against 5h and carries 8,484 community ratings.
Evokes a similar spicy floral profile with clove and amber nuances, presenting a luxurious classic atmosphere.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and rose accords with Myrurgia Maja, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 12,952 community ratings.
Brings a complex floral and animalic spice depth reminiscent of the traditional elegance found in Maja.
It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Myrurgia Maja, opens on Orange Blossom and Citruses too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 3,551 community ratings.
Touches upon similar amber and patchouli tones, offering an accessible alternative with a sophisticated edge.
It shares its warm spicy, floral and patchouli accords with Myrurgia Maja, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 918 community ratings.
Captures a dark, powdery floral and spicy vibe that aligns well with the timeless mood of Maja.
It shares its woody, floral and rose accords with Myrurgia Maja, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 649 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Dita Von Teese, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Myrurgia Maja's own estimate.
Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977), at about 9h on skin, against about 5h for Myrurgia Maja.
Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977), at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Myrurgia Maja itself sells from $20.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) actually costs about $210 a year MORE than Myrurgia Maja. 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, these cover it: Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) (9.2h) and Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum (8.1h) — 2 of 5.
Myrurgia Maja notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-27.