Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial: released in 2015, amber, vanilla and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial dupe we found is Molinard Ambre Eau de Parfum — 85% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $175 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molinard Ambre Eau de Parfum | 85% | about $30* (−83%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Zara Magnificent Black | 78% | about $30 (−83%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Yves Rocher Voile d'Ambre | 82% | about $40 (−77%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Alexandria Fragrances Amber Night | 83% | about $60 (−66%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Rouge 5 | 75% | about $25* (−86%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
This fragrance offers a warm, resinous amber experience that evokes the cozy, vanilla-forward character of Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 479 community ratings.
This composition leans into the same spicy, woody amber territory as Ambre Impérial, providing a rich and long-lasting profile.
It shares its amber, soft spicy and sweet accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 45 community ratings.
This scent provides a similar deep, resinous amber warmth that aligns with the overall vibe of Ambre Impérial at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its powdery accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 5 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that captures the warm, woody, and slightly sweet essence reminiscent of the Van Cleef & Arpels classic.
It shares its woody, amber and powdery accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 358 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
A soft and balsamic amber scent that mirrors the smooth, powdery sweetness found in the heart of Ambre Impérial.
It shares its amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 3,348 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Fragrance World Rouge 5, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial.
Alexandria Fragrances Amber Night, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial.
Molinard Ambre Eau de Parfum, at 85% 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 $210 a year against Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial. 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. Alexandria Fragrances Amber Night comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-01.