Nuancielo Gladius: released in 2019, vanilla, almond and powdery, about 8h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Nuancielo Gladius dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Perseus — 87% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Nuancielo Gladius dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Nuancielo Gladius | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Perseus | 87% | about $30* | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Royale Stallion | 87% | about $30* | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Craze | 86% | about $25* (−17%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Thera Cosméticos Gautan | 85% | about $25 (−17%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | O.U.i Original Unique Individual Mystère Royal 084 | 82% | about $50 (+67%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Shares a striking resemblance to the nutty, vanillic heart of Nuancielo Gladius with a cozy powdery finish.
It shares its vanilla, almond and powdery accords with Nuancielo Gladius, opens on Heliotrope and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 636 community ratings.
Delivers a rich, aromatic profile reminiscent of Nuancielo Gladius, leaning into sweet almond and soft spice.
It shares its almond, vanilla and powdery accords with Nuancielo Gladius, opens on Heliotrope and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 242 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery almond and vanilla character of Nuancielo Gladius, offering a smooth and warm sweetness on skin.
It shares its almond, vanilla and powdery accords with Nuancielo Gladius, opens on Heliotrope and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,684 community ratings.
Recalls the creamy vanilla and heliotrope sweetness found in Nuancielo Gladius.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and almond accords with Nuancielo Gladius, opens on Heliotrope and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 27 community ratings.
Captures a similar sophisticated warmth and aromatic flair to Nuancielo Gladius.
It shares its sweet and floral accords with Nuancielo Gladius, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 99 community ratings.
Armaf Craze, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Nuancielo Gladius.
Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Royale Stallion, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Nuancielo Gladius.
Maison Alhambra Perseus, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Perseus saves you about $5 a year against Nuancielo Gladius. 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: Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Royale Stallion (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Nuancielo Gladius notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-27.