The brand says this is inspired by M. Micallef Avant-Garde / Avant Garde.
“M.MICALLEF AVANT-GARDE muadili”
Source: esans.com.tr
Last seen November 2, 2026
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Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by M. Micallef Avant-Garde / Avant Garde: Parfüm Evi M. Micallef - Avant-Garde. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Aigner Black for Men (Eau de Toilette) (78% note/accord overlap), Giorgio Armani Armani Code (2004) / Black Code (Eau de Toilette) (77%), Amouage Journey Man (77%).
The brand says this is inspired by M. Micallef Avant-Garde / Avant Garde.
“M.MICALLEF AVANT-GARDE muadili”
Source: esans.com.tr
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
78% matchAigner · 2004
78% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Tonka bean
77% matchGiorgio Armani · 2004
77% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tobacco, Tonka bean
76% matchBiehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2008
76% overlap
Shared notes: Tobacco, Ambergris, Tonka bean
76% matchIssey Miyake · 2014
76% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Frankincense, Tonka bean
75% matchErik Kormann · 2016
75% overlap
Shared notes: Frankincense, Ambergris, Tonka bean
75% matchHoubigant · 2023
75% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tobacco, Tonka bean
74% matchPineider · 2012
74% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tobacco, Tonka bean
74% matchNaomi Goodsir · 2012
74% overlap
Shared notes: Frankincense, Tobacco
74% matchMolton Brown · 2015
74% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Micallef Avant-Garde / Avant Garde | Original | No data | No data | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) | 6.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Aigner Black for Men (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 78% | Bergamot, Grapefruit, Tonka bean | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) | 6.5/10 (50+ votes) |
| Giorgio Armani Armani Code (2004) / Black Code (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 77% | Bergamot, Tobacco, Tonka bean | 6.5/10 (1,000+ votes) | 6.5/10 (1,000+ votes) |
| Amouage Journey Man | Similar original | 77% | Bergamot, Tobacco, Tonka bean | 8.5/10 (500+ votes) | 8.0/10 (500+ votes) |
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by M. Micallef Avant-Garde / Avant Garde: Parfüm Evi M. Micallef - Avant-Garde: stated by the maker; Şelale Kimya M.MICALLEF AVANT-GARDE: stated by the maker.
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Aigner Black for Men (Eau de Toilette) (78%). Shared notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Tonka bean. Other close alternatives: Giorgio Armani Armani Code (2004) / Black Code (Eau de Toilette) (77%), Amouage Journey Man (77%).
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.