Fragrance Inspired by Marc-Antoine Ganymede — Cupbearer's Hour
Cupbearer's Hour is our fragrance inspired by Marc-Antoine Ganymede. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
Scent comparison
| Original: Marc-Antoine Ganymede | Cupbearer's Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Mandarin, Saffron, Pink Pepper | Mandarin, Saffron, Pink Pepper |
| Heart notes | Immortelle, Leather, Iris | Immortelle, Leather, Iris |
| Base notes | Musk, Cedarwood, Amber | Musk, Cedarwood, Amber |
| Scent family | Modern Citrus Leather | Modern Citrus Leather |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $140.00 |
Why it matches
Cupbearer's Hour tracks Marc-Antoine Ganymede through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Mandarin, Saffron, Pink Pepper, Immortelle, Leather. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 93%, both sitting in the Modern Citrus Leather family, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cupbearer's Hour a good Marc-Antoine Ganymede dupe?
- Yes — Cupbearer's Hour overlaps Marc-Antoine Ganymede by about 92.8% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Mandarin, Saffron, Pink Pepper, Immortelle). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Cupbearer's Hour smell like?
- It opens with Mandarin, Saffron, Pink Pepper, a heart of Immortelle, Leather, Iris, drying down to Musk, Cedarwood, Amber — mirroring the Marc-Antoine Ganymede arc.
- How long does Cupbearer's Hour last?
- As a EDP, Cupbearer's Hour gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Marc-Antoine Ganymede.
- How much cheaper is it than Marc-Antoine Ganymede?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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