The word "dupe" implies second place. These five bottles didn't get the memo — in at least one measurable way, each outperforms the fragrance it's copying.
1. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Rouge (€18) — the YSL Libre profile with double the longevity.
2. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (€19 on sale) — outlasts Aventus by hours. Hours.
3. Zara Ebony Wood (€16) — the Santal 33 vibe minus the pickle note that haunts some batches.
4. Alhambra Cherry Blast (€20) — louder and longer than Lost Cherry at 1/14th the price.
5. La'French Oud Vibe (€15) — an Oud Wood impression with actual projection.
Total cost of all five: €88. Total cost of the originals: roughly €1,300. The math does itself.