Reminiscence Ambre: released in 1970, amber, woody and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Reminiscence Ambre dupe we found is Alyssa Ashley Ambre Gris — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Reminiscence Ambre dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Reminiscence Ambre | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alyssa Ashley Ambre Gris | 83% | about $25 (−44%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Alyssa Ashley Essence de Patchouli | 73% | about $30 (−33%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | La Sultane de Saba Ambre, Musc, Santal | 72% | about $35 (−22%) | 8h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Fragonard Rose Ambre | 70% | about $50 (+11%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Adopt Parfums Cassis Ambre | 78% | about $20 (−56%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
A warm, resinous composition that captures the balsamic and musky essence of Reminiscence Ambre at a very accessible price point.
It shares its amber, woody and powdery accords with Reminiscence Ambre, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 198 community ratings.
Focuses on the woody and earthy patchouli heart found in Reminiscence Ambre, providing a similar deep, grounded experience.
It shares its woody, musky and vanilla accords with Reminiscence Ambre, opens on Geranium too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 299 community ratings.
A rich, spicy blend that leans into the same woody and balsamic territory as the reference, emphasizing sandalwood and musk.
It shares its amber, woody and powdery accords with Reminiscence Ambre, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 112 community ratings.
Blends floral notes with a warm amber base, evoking a similar powdery and balsamic atmosphere to the reference.
It shares its amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Reminiscence Ambre, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 156 community ratings.
Offers a lighter, fruitier take on the amber theme, sharing a similar warm and powdery character to the reference.
It shares its woody, amber and vanilla accords with Reminiscence Ambre, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 13 community ratings.
Adopt Parfums Cassis Ambre, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Reminiscence Ambre.
La Sultane de Saba Ambre, Musc, Santal, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Reminiscence Ambre.
Alyssa Ashley Ambre Gris, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Alyssa Ashley Ambre Gris saves you about $30 a year against Reminiscence Ambre. 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. La Sultane de Saba Ambre, Musc, Santal comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Reminiscence Ambre notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.