5 clones found

01Montagne ParfumsMonkey Special

Monkey Special

by Montagne Parfums

● Top pickHigh match

~$45

02Alexandria FragrancesMonkey Business

Monkey Business

by Alexandria Fragrances

High match

~$45–60

03Paris CornerMysterium

Mysterium

by Paris Corner

Moderate match

~$30–42

04Barrett FragrancesStax

Stax

by Barrett Fragrances

Moderate match

~$40–50

05The Dua BrandRockstar

Rockstar

by The Dua Brand

Moderate match

~$33–34

Xerjoff's Tony Iommi Monkey Special is a darkly charismatic, rock-and-roll masterpiece defined by its boozy rum, sweet passionfruit, rich Singapore patchouli, and heavy leather, resting on a base of warm caramel and vanilla. Given the high price of the original, the clone landscape has become highly competitive, with multiple houses attempting to capture its dense, gothic signature. The community consensus strongly highlights Montagne Parfums' Monkey Special and Alexandria Fragrances' Monkey Business as the top-tier, high-fidelity matches, while newer arrivals like Paris Corner's Mysterium offer a lighter, fresher, and more versatile twist. While some clones capture the smoky, incense-heavy facet of the fragrance, others lean into its syrupy, gourmand-adjacent sweetness, leaving buyers to choose between a dark, rebellious vibe or a smoother, more wearable daily alternative.