Stated by the brand
The brand says this is inspired by Montale Intense Pepper.
“Inspired Montale - Intense Pepper for Unisex”
Source: genericperfumes.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
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Montale Intense Pepper dupes: 2 brands, 2 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Montale Intense Pepper: Generic Perfumes Inspired Montale - Intense Pepper for Unisex, Eguali EGUALI-468 Ricorda Intense Pepper di Montale - Unisex. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Bortnikoff Zemfira (Extrait de Parfum) (79% note/accord overlap), Fragrance Du Bois Oud Vert Intense (76%), Bond No. 9 FiDi (76%).
Coded dupes
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
76% matchBond No. 9 FiDi
8.0
Bond No. 9 · 2019
76% overlap
Shared notes: Madagascar pepper, Amber, Cedarwood
75% matchZadig & Voltaire This Is Him! Undressed
7.0
Zadig & Voltaire · 2023
75% overlap
Shared notes: Amber, Cedarwood
75% matchIssey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Solar Lavender
7.0
Issey Miyake · 2024
75% overlap
Shared notes: Cedarwood
75% matchCalvin Klein Encounter (Eau de Toilette)
6.5
Calvin Klein · 2012
75% overlap
Shared notes: Cedarwood
74% matchJ.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Altruist (Eau de Parfum)
7.0
J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2017
74% overlap
Shared notes: Cedarwood
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montale Intense Pepper | Original | No data | No data | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Bortnikoff Zemfira (Extrait de Parfum) | Similar original | 79% | No data | 8.0/10 (50+ votes) | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) |
| Fragrance Du Bois Oud Vert Intense | Similar original | 76% | Cedarwood | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Bond No. 9 FiDi | Similar original | 76% | Madagascar pepper, Amber, Cedarwood | 7.5/10 (10+ votes) | 7.5/10 (10+ votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Montale Intense Pepper?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Montale Intense Pepper: Generic Perfumes Inspired Montale - Intense Pepper for Unisex: stated by the maker; Eguali EGUALI-468 Ricorda Intense Pepper di Montale - Unisex: several independent sources.
Which perfume smells closest to Montale Intense Pepper?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Bortnikoff Zemfira (Extrait de Parfum) (79%). Other close alternatives: Fragrance Du Bois Oud Vert Intense (76%), Bond No. 9 FiDi (76%).
How this page is made
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.