Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis: released in 2023, woody, warm spicy and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis dupe we found is Mancera Ombre Tonka — 78% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $245 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mancera Ombre Tonka | 78% | about $110 (−55%) | 8h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 2 | David Beckham Exquisite Leather | 78% | about $25 (−90%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Stronger With You Intensely | 73% | about $55* (−78%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Floral Street Ylang-Ylang Espresso | 73% | about $120 (−51%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Victoria Beckham Beauty Portofino'97 | 72% | about $185 (−24%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
Surrounds the wearer in a dense, resinous warmth that echoes the rich ambery and woody depth of Faces of Francis.
It shares its amber, woody and oud accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 113 community ratings.
Shares a similar warm and earthy framework to Faces of Francis, offering a rich woody profile at an accessible price.
It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 213 community ratings.
Brings a similar sweet warmth and ambery depth reminiscent of the heavier base notes found in Faces of Francis.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 23,874 community ratings.
Leans into a complex, aromatic spice profile that shares the distinct artistic complexity of Faces of Francis.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 668 community ratings.
Presents a refined, aromatic character reminiscent of the fresh and spicy facets woven into Faces of Francis.
It shares its aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 387 community ratings.
David Beckham Exquisite Leather, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis.
Mancera Ombre Tonka, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis.
Mancera Ombre Tonka, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis itself sells from €150 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mancera Ombre Tonka saves you about $195 a year against Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis. 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. Mancera Ombre Tonka comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.