Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess: released in 2015, citrus, leather and green, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess dupe we found is Tiziana Terenzi Orion — 88% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $245 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiziana Terenzi Orion | 88% | about $45* (−82%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Mancera Cedrat Boise | 85% | about $95* (−61%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense | 83% | about $30* (−88%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 82% | about $35* (−86%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Montblanc Explorer | 81% | about $45* (−82%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Shares the woody, citrus-laced character of Morning Chess with a refined herbal twist.
It shares its leather and aromatic accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,644 community ratings.
Blends prominent citrus and leather notes in a style very close to Morning Chess.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and leather accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 13,718 community ratings.
Leans into the rich patchouli and dark undertones reminiscent of Morning Chess.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and animalic accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 4,704 community ratings.
Evokes the bold bergamot and leather profile of Morning Chess, offering a similar smoky presence once settled.
It shares its citrus, leather and aromatic accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 27,223 community ratings.
A lighter, cleaner take on the bright bergamot and earthy base found in Morning Chess.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 16,737 community ratings.
Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess.
Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess.
Tiziana Terenzi Orion, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess itself sells from €175 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Tiziana Terenzi Orion saves you about $290 a year against Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess. 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. Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.