Montagne Parfums: Handcrafted Niche-Luxury Dupes from NYC

Montagne Parfums names the reference fragrance directly on its product pages, which helps you build a focused sample list. Le Bonbon, Another 14 and Eau Matcha are three different starting points: saffron and ambergris, musky pear, or fig and tea.

Which Montagne fragrance should you try?

Fragrance	Named reference	Listed notes to focus on
Le Bonbon	MFK Baccarat Rouge 540	Jasmine, saffron, cedarwood and ambergris
Another 14	Le Labo Another 13	Jasmine, musks, ambrette, pear, Iso E Super and ambergris
Eau Matcha	Le Labo Thé Matcha 26	Fig, matcha tea, cedar, orange and vetiver

All three are eau de parfum sprays. Match the exact product name when reading reviews: Le Bonbon Intense has a different reference from Le Bonbon.

Le Bonbon: jasmine and saffron

Le Bonbon is Montagne’s Baccarat Rouge 540 interpretation. The maker lists jasmine and saffron at the top, cedarwood in the middle and ambergris at the base. Start here if that floral, woody-amber direction is what you want.

For other choices in the same general style, our BR540 alternatives list covers Dossier Ambery Saffron, ALT Crystal and Cloud. Look at the actual scent direction of each rather than choosing by a claimed match percentage.

Another 14: musks and pear

Another 14 lists jasmine and musks, ambrette and pear, then Iso E Super and ambergris. It’s the option here to investigate if you enjoy musky perfumes with a lighter fruit element.

Being able to smell it clearly is the practical issue. The author of this Another 14 and Eau Matcha discussion finds Another 14 barely perceptible. A commenter initially struggles too but comes to enjoy it after repeated wear. If you’re interested, try a small amount on more than one occasion before buying a bottle or deciding to add more sprays.

Eau Matcha: fig and green tea

Eau Matcha combines fig and matcha tea with cedar and orange over vetiver. Choose it for that green, fruit-and-wood direction.

The same discussion’s author enjoys its uplifting, herbaceous character and picks out the matcha leaf. That is a useful reason to sample it if green tea interests you. If you’re seeking a sugary matcha latte, compare that expectation with the fig, cedar and vetiver in the maker’s description before ordering.

Ordering a made-to-order perfume

Montagne’s FAQ says its fragrances are compounded to order and that it does not accept returns. Read the current dispatch, destination and return terms before purchasing, especially for a gift or a fixed event date.

Made to order describes production. It doesn’t give you a guaranteed waiting period after delivery or promise that a fragrance you dislike will become a favorite after a fortnight. If you try it again later, judge the scent you actually smell.

If a sample or decant is offered by a seller, confirm the exact perfume, size and seller before ordering. A decant from another business has that business’s handling and purchase terms.

Alexandria offers other fruit, citrus and wood directions; Dua also offers hybrids and original creations. The dupe-house guide helps narrow the choice by scent and format.