Paris Elysees Max: released in 2015, aromatic, vanilla and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Paris Elysees Max scent match we found is Cuba Paris Cuba Gold — 91% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Paris Elysees Max dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Paris Elysees Max | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba Paris Cuba Gold | 91% | about $20* (+100%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | La Rive Cabana | 87% | about $20* (+100%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | New Brand Parfums World Champion | 86% | about $15 (+50%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Paris Elysees Silver Caviar | 83% | about $15 (+50%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Milton Lloyd The Man Silver | 82% | about $20* (+100%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Captures the iconic aromatic lavender and warm vanilla profile of the reference, offering a smooth and familiar scent experience.
It shares its lavender, vanilla and aromatic accords with Paris Elysees Max, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,169 community ratings.
A warm and spicy composition that mirrors the sweet, powdery vanilla and woody base found in the reference.
It shares its warm spicy, vanilla and lavender accords with Paris Elysees Max, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 431 community ratings.
Evokes the same fresh-spicy and aromatic character as the reference, leaning into a classic masculine lavender-vanilla blend.
It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and lavender accords with Paris Elysees Max, opens on Lavender and Mint too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 20 community ratings.
Shares a similar aromatic and woody structure, providing a clean and spicy impression reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and lavender accords with Paris Elysees Max, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 39 community ratings.
A long-lasting aromatic scent that leans into the same warm, spicy, and powdery territory as the reference.
It shares its powdery, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Paris Elysees Max, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 80 community ratings.
New Brand Parfums World Champion, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Paris Elysees Max's own estimate.
Milton Lloyd The Man Silver, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Paris Elysees Max.
Cuba Paris Cuba Gold, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Cuba Paris Cuba Gold actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Paris Elysees Max. 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: Milton Lloyd The Man Silver (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Paris Elysees Max notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-18.