Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar: released in 2016, woody, aromatic and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar dupe we found is Cremo Blue Cedar & Cypress — 83% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cremo Blue Cedar & Cypress | 83% | about $15 (−83%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire | 78% | about $25 (−72%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Bentley For Men Absolute | 76% | about $25 (−72%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse | 72% | about $30 (−67%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 68% | about $20 (−78%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Offers a crisp, woody aromatic profile that captures the cedar-forward essence of Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 392 community ratings.
Shares a similar dark, earthy, and woody character that evokes the mossy and cedar-heavy dry-down found in The Big Bad Cedar.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Provides a deep, resinous, and woody experience that aligns with the warm, spicy, and cedar-centric nature of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,670 community ratings.
Leans into a clean, aromatic, and woody territory that feels like a lighter, more accessible cousin to the cedar-focused Atkinsons composition.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 1,840 community ratings.
Features a fresh, aromatic, and slightly spicy opening that shares a similar vibe with the sage and cardamom notes in The Big Bad Cedar.
It shares its powdery, woody and aromatic accords with Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,556 community ratings.
Cremo Blue Cedar & Cypress, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar.
Cremo Blue Cedar & Cypress, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar itself sells from $75.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Cremo Blue Cedar & Cypress saves you about $110 a year against Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar. 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. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.