Stated by the brand
The brand says this is inspired by Valentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence.
“Inspired Valentino - Noir Absolu Musc Essence for Unisex”
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Last seen November 2, 2026
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Valentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence dupes: 1 brands, 1 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Valentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence: Generic Perfumes Inspired Valentino - Noir Absolu Musc Essence for Unisex. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Ulric de Varens Gold-Issime (78% note/accord overlap), Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Musc (77%), Bond No. 9 Broadway Nite (75%).
Coded dupes
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
78% matchUlric de Varens Gold-Issime
6.0
Ulric de Varens · 2004
78% overlap
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Orange blossom
77% matchMaison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Musc
7.5
Maison Mona di Orio · 2010
77% overlap
Shared notes: Heliotrope
73% matchLes Parfums de Rosine La Rose de Rosine
7.5
Les Parfums de Rosine · 1991
73% overlap
Shared notes: Tonka bean
73% matchRoja Parfums L'oscar
8.5
Roja Parfums · 2018
73% overlap
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Heliotrope, Orange blossom, Tonka bean
72% matchJo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom (Cologne)
7.5
Jo Malone · 2015
72% overlap
Shared notes: Heliotrope, Tonka bean
72% matchRancé 1795 Hélène (2010)
7.5
Rancé 1795 · 2010
72% overlap
Shared notes: Heliotrope, Orange blossom, Tonka bean
72% matchRoméa d'Améor Les Impératrices Japonaises / The Great Empresses of Japan
7.5
Roméa d'Améor · 2009
72% overlap
Shared notes: Heliotrope, Tonka bean
72% matchGuerlain L'Heure de Nuit
8.0
Guerlain · 2013
72% overlap
Shared notes: Heliotrope, Orange blossom
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence | Original | No data | No data | 7.5/10 (10+ votes) | 7.5/10 (10+ votes) |
| Ulric de Varens Gold-Issime | Similar original | 78% | Aldehydes, Orange blossom | 6.5/10 (10+ votes) | 6.5/10 (10+ votes) |
| Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Musc | Similar original | 77% | Heliotrope | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 6.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Bond No. 9 Broadway Nite | Similar original | 75% | Aldehydes, Heliotrope | 8.0/10 (50+ votes) | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Valentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Valentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence: Generic Perfumes Inspired Valentino - Noir Absolu Musc Essence for Unisex: stated by the maker.
Which perfume smells closest to Valentino Noir Absolu Musc Essence?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Ulric de Varens Gold-Issime (78%). Shared notes: Aldehydes, Orange blossom. Other close alternatives: Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Musc (77%), Bond No. 9 Broadway Nite (75%).
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.