Santa Maria Novella Ambra: released in 2024, amber, woody and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Santa Maria Novella Ambra dupe we found is Molinard Ambre Eau de Parfum — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $130 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Santa Maria Novella Ambra dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Santa Maria Novella Ambra | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molinard Ambre Eau de Parfum | 83% | about $30* (−77%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Eternal Oud | 78% | about $30* (−77%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Reminiscence Ambre | 78% | about $45 (−65%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Le Parfum | 73% | about $35* (−73%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Bentley for Men Intense | 72% | about $85* (−35%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
A warm, resinous amber fragrance that captures the balsamic and woody character of Santa Maria Novella Ambra at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and balsamic accords with Santa Maria Novella Ambra, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 479 community ratings.
This scent leans into the deep, woody, and spicy facets of amber, offering a bold and long-lasting alternative to the more delicate Santa Maria Novella profile.
It shares its amber, powdery and warm spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Ambra, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 3,032 community ratings.
A classic, powdery amber composition that shares the warm, comforting balsamic qualities found in the Santa Maria Novella original.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Ambra, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 439 community ratings.
While more vanilla-forward, this fragrance provides a similar cozy, spicy, and woody amber experience that resonates with the spirit of the reference scent.
It shares its aromatic, powdery and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Ambra, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 6,756 community ratings.
A robust, spicy, and woody amber scent that offers a more intense, masculine-leaning take on the warm, balsamic themes of the reference.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Santa Maria Novella Ambra, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 10,566 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Eternal Oud, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Santa Maria Novella Ambra.
Bentley for Men Intense, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Santa Maria Novella Ambra.
Molinard Ambre Eau de Parfum, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Molinard Ambre Eau de Parfum saves you about $145 a year against Santa Maria Novella Ambra. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Bentley Bentley for Men Intense comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Santa Maria Novella Ambra notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.