Thera Cosméticos Reserve: released in 2024, amber, warm spicy and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Thera Cosméticos Reserve scent match we found is Armaf Black Onyx — 68% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Thera Cosméticos Reserve dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Thera Cosméticos Reserve | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Black Onyx | 68% | about $40 (+60%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Pendora Scents Noir d'Arabie | 65% | about $25* | 8h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Dark Door Sport | 72% | about $25* | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | In The Box The Great Master | 88% | about $35* (+40%) | 9h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Vie Feu | 82% | about $25 | 8h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Provides a dark, spicy, and resinous profile that sits in the same family as the reference.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords with Thera Cosméticos Reserve, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 244 community ratings.
An affordable option that touches on the warm, balsamic, and woody notes characteristic of the reference.
It shares its amber and warm spicy accords with Thera Cosméticos Reserve, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 112 community ratings.
Captures the deep, resinous warmth of the reference with a similar focus on earthy patchouli and spicy incense.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Thera Cosméticos Reserve, opens on Frankincense and Cardamom too, lasts about 9h against 5h and carries 25 community ratings.
A woody and balsamic composition that mirrors the spicy, aromatic character found in the reference.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Thera Cosméticos Reserve, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 16 community ratings.
Leans into similar woody and aromatic territory, offering a spicy, resinous experience at a very accessible price.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Thera Cosméticos Reserve, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 497 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Maison Alhambra Dark Door Sport, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).
In The Box The Great Master, at about 9h on skin, against about 5h for Thera Cosméticos Reserve.
In The Box The Great Master, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Black Onyx actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Thera Cosméticos Reserve. 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, these cover it: In The Box The Great Master (8.6h) — 1 of 5.
Thera Cosméticos Reserve notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.