Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man: released in 2023, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man dupe we found is Banana Republic Cordovan — 79% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banana Republic Cordovan | 79% | about $20 (−60%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Avon Luck for Him | 77% | about $25 (−50%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Milestone Perfumes Frieze | 87% | about $20 (−60%) | 2h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Emanuel Ungaro Metallic Fire | 81% | about $20 (−60%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Apple Parfums Energy | 76% | about $15 (−70%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a woody and aromatic backbone that feels reminiscent of the masculine structure in Authentic Self Man.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 321 community ratings.
Provides a similar warm-spicy and woody impression that aligns well with the base notes of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 249 community ratings.
Captures the fresh, aromatic, and woody character of Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man with a similar clean and modern profile.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 1 community ratings.
Offers a similar fresh-spicy and ozonic experience that mirrors the energetic vibe found in the reference fragrance.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that leans into the fresh and aromatic territory established by the reference.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 6 community ratings.
Apple Parfums Energy, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man.
Emanuel Ungaro Metallic Fire, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man.
Milestone Perfumes Frieze, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Banana Republic Cordovan saves you about $45 a year against Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Emanuel Ungaro Metallic Fire comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-03.