The brand says this is inspired by Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess (Eau de Parfum).
“Inspired Vilhelm Parfumerie - Morning Chess Unisex - A+”
Source: genericperfumes.com
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 Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess (Eau de Parfum): Generic Perfumes Inspired Vilhelm Parfumerie - Morning Chess Unisex - A+, The Dua Brand Daybreak Chess - Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Montblanc Explorer Extreme (85% note/accord overlap), Zara Vibrant Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum) (83%), Frapin The Orchid Man (83%).
The brand says this is inspired by Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess (Eau de Parfum).
“Inspired Vilhelm Parfumerie - Morning Chess Unisex - A+”
Source: genericperfumes.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Eau de Parfum
The brand says this is inspired by Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess (Eau de Parfum).
“Daybreak Chess - Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess”
Source: theduabrand.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
83% matchZara · 2018
83% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Patchouli
78% matchHugh Parsons · 2012
78% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot
78% matchXerjoff · 2025
78% overlap
76% matchPineider · 2012
76% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Galbanum, Patchouli
76% matchPhilly & Phill · 2018
76% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Galbanum, Patchouli
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess (Eau de Parfum) | Original | No data | No data | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Montblanc Explorer Extreme | Similar original | 85% | Bergamot, Patchouli | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Zara Vibrant Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum) | Similar original | 83% | Bergamot, Patchouli | 5.5/10 (500+ votes) | 6.0/10 (500+ votes) |
| Frapin The Orchid Man | Similar original | 83% | Black amber, Patchouli | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) | 6.5/10 (50+ votes) |
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess (Eau de Parfum): Generic Perfumes Inspired Vilhelm Parfumerie - Morning Chess Unisex - A+: stated by the maker; The Dua Brand Daybreak Chess - Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess: several independent sources.
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Montblanc Explorer Extreme (85%). Shared notes: Bergamot, Patchouli. Other close alternatives: Zara Vibrant Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum) (83%), Frapin The Orchid Man (83%).
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.