Penhaligon's Malabah: released in 2003, fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's Malabah dupe we found is Etro Etra — 82% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $165 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's Malabah dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's Malabah | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etro Etra | 82% | about $55 (−67%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Eau d'Ete | 82% | about $60 (−64%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Jesus Del Pozo Ambar | 73% | about $20 (−88%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Mark Buxton Black Angel | 71% | about $80 (−52%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Jacomo Art Collection by Jacomo #08 | 78% | about $30* (−82%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Shares a similar warm, spicy, and woody character that evokes the aromatic and ginger-forward heart of Penhaligon's Malabah.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and powdery accords with Penhaligon's Malabah, opens on Coriander too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,519 community ratings.
Captures the bright, citrusy, and fresh-spicy essence of Malabah with a sophisticated, airy composition.
It shares its citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Penhaligon's Malabah, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 318 community ratings.
Provides a warm, amber-based experience that mirrors the cozy, powdery dry-down of the reference scent.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Penhaligon's Malabah, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 761 community ratings.
A niche-quality alternative that explores similar spicy, woody, and aromatic themes found in the reference fragrance.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and fresh accords with Penhaligon's Malabah, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 152 community ratings.
Offers a fresh, spicy, and aromatic profile that sits in the same family as the citrus and cardamom blend found in Malabah.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and fresh accords with Penhaligon's Malabah, opens on Tea too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 325 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Jesus Del Pozo Ambar, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Penhaligon's Malabah.
Mark Buxton Black Angel, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Penhaligon's Malabah.
Etro Etra, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Etro Etra saves you about $160 a year against Penhaligon's Malabah. 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. Mark Buxton Black Angel comes closest at 4.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's Malabah notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.