Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Montblanc Homme Exceptionnel (Eau de Toilette): Palermo Perfumes Inspired By Homme Exceptionnel - Montblanc, Parfüm Evi Montblanc - Homme Exceptionnel. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Lattafa Ramz Lattafa (Silver) (85% note/accord overlap), Arabiyat Prestige Mahd al Dhahab / مهد الذهب (81%), Hugo Boss Boss Soul (Eau de Toilette) (80%).
Finished perfume
The brand says this is inspired by Montblanc Homme Exceptionnel (Eau de Toilette).
“Inspired By Homme Exceptionnel - Montblanc”
Source: palermoperfumes.com.au
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
85% similarLattafa · 2021
85% overlap
Shared notes: Lavender, Mint, Sage, Amber, Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla
81% similarArabiyat Prestige · 2025
81% overlap
Shared notes: Ginger, Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla
80% similarHugo Boss · 2005
80% overlap
Shared notes: Lavender, Mandarin orange, Amber, Musk, Vanilla
80% similarLancôme · 2007
80% overlap
Shared notes: Lavender, Mandarin orange, Mint, Amber, Musk, Patchouli
79% similarDiesel · 2020
79% overlap
Shared notes: Sage, Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla
77% similarRayhaan · 2024
77% overlap
Shared notes: Lavender, Mint, Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla
77% similarOrientica
77% overlap
Shared notes: Lavender, Mandarin orange, Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla
77% similarCartier · 2000
77% overlap
Shared notes: Mandarin orange, Ginger, Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla
77% similarGuess · 2011
77% overlap
Shared notes: Mandarin orange, Musk, Patchouli
77% similarParfums de Marly · 2016
77% overlap
Shared notes: Lavender, Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla
76% similarMugler · 2011
76% overlap
Shared notes: Coffee, Lavender, Musk, Patchouli
All Palermo Perfumes codes · All Parfüm Evi codes · All Şelale Kimya codes
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montblanc Homme Exceptionnel (Eau de Toilette) | Original | No data | No data | 6.0/10 (10+ votes) | 5.0/10 (10+ votes) |
| Lattafa Ramz Lattafa (Silver) | Similar original | 85% | Lavender, Mint, Sage, Amber, Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Arabiyat Prestige Mahd al Dhahab / مهد الذهب | Similar original | 81% | Ginger, Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Hugo Boss Boss Soul (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 80% | Lavender, Mandarin orange, Amber, Musk, Vanilla | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) | 6.0/10 (100+ votes) |
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Montblanc Homme Exceptionnel (Eau de Toilette): Palermo Perfumes Inspired By Homme Exceptionnel - Montblanc: stated by the maker; Parfüm Evi Montblanc - Homme Exceptionnel: stated by the maker; Şelale Kimya MONT BLANC HOMME EXCEPTIONNEL: several independent sources.
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Lattafa Ramz Lattafa (Silver) (85%). Shared notes: Lavender, Mint, Sage, Amber, Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla. Other close alternatives: Arabiyat Prestige Mahd al Dhahab / مهد الذهب (81%), Hugo Boss Boss Soul (Eau de Toilette) (80%).
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.
