Alternatives

Perfumes like Althaïr

Parfums de Marly Althaïr is for men, about €250–400 for a full bottle. Vanilla bourbon with orange blossom and praline. Notes: cardamom, orange blossom, bourbon vanilla, praline, cinnamon, musk, guaiac wood. Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe.

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1. D.S. & DurgaUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Pistachio

   Pistachio and praline with vanilla, a gelato shop. Shares praline, cardamom, musk with Althaïr.

   Notes: pistachio, praline, vanilla, cardamom, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
2. Atelier des OrsNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Lune Féline

   Vanilla and cinnamon under a full moon, feline and warm. Shares cinnamon, cardamom, musk with Althaïr.

   Notes: vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, benzoin, sandalwood, musk · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. KilianNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Angels' Share

   Cognac soaked in cinnamon, oak and praline, a warm bar on a cold night. Shares cinnamon, praline with Althaïr.

   Notes: cognac, cinnamon, tonka, oak, praline, vanilla · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
4. BDK ParfumsNicheUnisex€€€
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   Velvet Tonka

   Tonka, almond and praline, a velvet dessert. Shares praline with Althaïr.

   Notes: tonka, almond, praline, vanilla, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
5. NishaneNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Ani

   Ginger, cardamom and vanilla, warm and cosy. Shares cardamom with Althaïr.

   Notes: ginger, cardamom, pink pepper, blackcurrant, vanilla, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe
6. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Tonka 25

   Tonka and cedar with orange blossom, warm and smooth. Shares orange blossom, musk with Althaïr.

   Notes: tonka, cedar, orange blossom, musk, vanilla · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter, spring · office-safe
7. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   Eau Duelle

   Vanilla carried on a spice caravan, dry tea and incense rather than dessert. Shares cardamom with Althaïr.

   Notes: vanilla, pink pepper, cardamom, black tea, incense · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
8. Parfums MDCIUltra-nicheFor men€€€€€
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   Invasion Barbare

   Lavender, ginger and vanilla, a sophisticated barbarian. Shares cardamom, musk with Althaïr.

   Notes: lavender, ginger, cardamom, vanilla, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe

Similar and cheaper

1. Papillon Artisan PerfumesUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Bengale Rouge

   Rose, cinnamon and vanilla curled up like a warm cat. Shares cinnamon with Althaïr.

   Notes: rose, cinnamon, vanilla, benzoin, tonka, iris · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
2. ArquisteNicheUnisex€€€
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   Anima Dulcis

   Cocoa, chili and vanilla in a Mexican convent kitchen. Shares cinnamon with Althaïr.

   Notes: cocoa, chili, vanilla, cinnamon, cumin, jasmine · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. Histoires de ParfumsNicheUnisex€€€
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   Ambre 114

   Amber with spices and vanilla, warm and enveloping. Shares cinnamon with Althaïr.

   Notes: amber, spices, vanilla, woods, cinnamon, benzoin · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
4. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   Eau des Sens

   Bitter orange from the tree with orange blossom and juniper, sunny and aromatic. Shares orange blossom with Althaïr.

   Notes: bitter orange, orange blossom, juniper, patchouli, angelica, petitgrain · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.