How is the similarity percentage calculated?

We cross the accords and notes of each pair of fragrances with our own similarity model, and when our editors have evaluated the pair in depth, their verdict is the number you see. The full methodology is linked at the bottom of the list.

Cheaper alternatives

Cheaper alternatives to Parfums de Marly Althaïr

More affordable options that smell similar, with what you gain and lose in each.

The profile of Parfums de Marly Althaïr rests on sweet, amber and spicy: that is the first thing any substitute has to nail, and the first thing we check in every candidate.

We found 15 cheaper alternatives; the closest is Lattafa Khamrah, which our model places as very close.

Best alternative

Lattafa Khamrah

Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).

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LattafaBudget
Khamrah Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Cedar. Δ score: -0.5
LattafaBudget
Khamrah Qahwa
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Cedar. Δ score: -0.6
Giorgio ArmaniDesigner
Stronger With You Intensely Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Caramel. Δ score: -0.4
DiorDesigner
Sauvage Elixir Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Caramel. Δ score: +0.6
DiorDesigner
Sauvage
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Amber. Loses Caramel. Δ score: +0.2
AfnanBudget
9PM
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Caramel. Δ score: -0.7
LattafaBudget
Asad Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Amber. Loses Caramel. Δ score: -0.6
ArmafBudget
Odyssey Mandarin Sky
Our model places it as very close (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Musk. Δ score: -0.8
VersaceDesigner
Eros
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Caramel. Δ score: -0.6
Jean Paul GaultierDesigner
Le Male
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Caramel. Δ score: -0.5
Jean Paul GaultierDesigner
Ultra Male Full review →
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Caramel. Δ score: -0.4
Paco RabanneDesigner
1 Million
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Caramel. Δ score: -0.8
LattafaBudget
Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Amber. Loses Caramel. Δ score: -0.7
LattafaBudget
Yara Full review →
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Sweet. Loses Cedar. Δ score: -0.9
Yves Saint LaurentDesigner
La Nuit de L'Homme
Our model places it as related (no editorial verdict yet).
Keeps Spicy. Loses Caramel. Δ score: -0.5

Quick questions

How is the similarity percentage calculated?: We cross the accords and notes of each pair of fragrances with our own similarity model, and when our editors have evaluated the pair in depth, their verdict is the number you see. The full methodology is linked at the bottom of the list.

How we evaluate