Best Frederic Malle Uncut Gem Dupe — Rough Cut
Looking for a Frederic Malle Uncut Gem dupe? Rough Cut is our closest match — here's the note-by-note breakdown, the scent-DNA similarity score, and exactly how much you save versus the original.
Most "Frederic Malle Uncut Gem dupe" lists rank by hype. We rank by data: a 16-facet scent-DNA model scored against the original's profile.
Scent comparison
| Original: Frederic Malle Uncut Gem | Rough Cut | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Saffron, Pink Pepper | Bergamot, Saffron, Pink Pepper |
| Heart notes | Iris, Geranium, Rose | Iris, Geranium, Rose |
| Base notes | Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk | Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk |
| Scent family | Modern Niche Aromatic | Modern Niche Aromatic |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $150.00 |
Why it matches
Rough Cut tracks Frederic Malle Uncut Gem through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Saffron, Pink Pepper, Iris, Geranium. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 87%, both sitting in the Modern Niche Aromatic family, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rough Cut a good Frederic Malle Uncut Gem dupe?
- Yes — Rough Cut overlaps Frederic Malle Uncut Gem by about 86.8% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Saffron, Pink Pepper, Iris). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Rough Cut smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Saffron, Pink Pepper, a heart of Iris, Geranium, Rose, drying down to Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk — mirroring the Frederic Malle Uncut Gem arc.
- How long does Rough Cut last?
- As a EDP, Rough Cut gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Frederic Malle Uncut Gem.
- How much cheaper is it than Frederic Malle Uncut Gem?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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