BALR. DNA for Men: released in 2024, warm spicy, patchouli and lavender, about 3h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest BALR. DNA for Men dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Shaheen Silver — 89% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best BALR. DNA for Men dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs BALR. DNA for Men | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Shaheen Silver | 89% | about $20 (−76%) | 7h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 84% | about $30 (−65%) | 7h vs 3h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure | 82% | about $30 (−65%) | 6h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Imperium | 81% | about $15 (−82%) | 5h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Afnan Supremacy Silver | 79% | about $25 (−71%) | 6h vs 3h | 7/10 |
This fragrance captures the vibrant pineapple and citrus opening of DNA for Men, settling into a similarly spicy and aromatic woody base.
It shares its citrus and patchouli accords with BALR. DNA for Men, lasts about 7h against 3h and carries 499 community ratings.
Shares the prominent pineapple and citrus character found in DNA for Men, offering a bold, long-lasting presence with a similar spicy-woody dry-down.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with BALR. DNA for Men, opens on Pineapple too, lasts about 7h against 3h and carries 29,183 community ratings.
Features a bright pineapple and citrus opening that mirrors the energy of DNA for Men, transitioning into a clean, masculine woody finish.
It shares its citrus and patchouli accords with BALR. DNA for Men, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 2,816 community ratings.
Evokes the fresh, fruity, and spicy profile of DNA for Men, providing a balanced blend of citrus and aromatic notes at a accessible price point.
It shares its citrus and fruity accords with BALR. DNA for Men, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 375 community ratings.
Offers a smooth, aromatic take on the fruity and spicy structure of DNA for Men, leaning into a refined, fresh-spicy character.
It shares its fruity, sweet and citrus accords with BALR. DNA for Men, opens on Pineapple too, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 2,548 community ratings.
Fragrance World Imperium, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than BALR. DNA for Men.
Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man, at about 7h on skin, against about 3h for BALR. DNA for Men.
Lattafa Perfumes Shaheen Silver, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Shaheen Silver saves you about $95 a year against BALR. DNA for Men. 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. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
BALR. DNA for Men notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-04.