Borsalino Black Iris: released in 2025, woody, powdery and iris, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Borsalino Black Iris dupe we found is Dior Homme Intense 2011 — 93% match, about $125 (estimate) versus about $140 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Borsalino Black Iris dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Borsalino Black Iris | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dior Homme Intense 2011 | 93% | about $125 (−11%) | 8h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Dior Homme Intense 2025 | 92% | about $160 (+14%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Al Wataniah Kayaan Classic | 91% | about $30 (−79%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | MAISON ASRAR III THRILLER | 88% | about $40 (−71%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Al Wataniah Kayaan Terra | 86% | about $25 (−82%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
A luxurious benchmark for iris-centric fragrance, capturing the powdery and warm spicy elegance of Borsalino Black Iris.
It shares its iris, woody and powdery accords with Borsalino Black Iris, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 24,842 community ratings.
Revisits the sophisticated iris and ambery depth that defines the character of Borsalino Black Iris.
It shares its iris, woody and powdery accords with Borsalino Black Iris, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,776 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery iris and rich amber warmth of Borsalino Black Iris, offering a remarkably similar sophisticated feel.
It shares its iris, powdery and woody accords with Borsalino Black Iris, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,746 community ratings.
In the same family as Borsalino Black Iris, leaning into similar woody and warm spicy territory with a touch of sweetness.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Borsalino Black Iris, opens on Cardamom and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 702 community ratings.
A modern affordable alternative that mirrors the deep amber and spicy profile of Borsalino Black Iris.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Borsalino Black Iris, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 117 community ratings.
Al Wataniah Kayaan Terra, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Borsalino Black Iris.
Dior Homme Intense 2011, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Borsalino Black Iris.
Dior Homme Intense 2011, at 93% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Borsalino Black Iris itself sells from £69 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dior Dior Homme Intense 2011 saves you about $25 a year against Borsalino Black Iris. 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. Dior Dior Homme Intense 2011 comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Borsalino Black Iris notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-22.