by Calone Mintaka: released in 2026, woody, fresh spicy and aromatic, about 2h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest by Calone Mintaka dupe we found is Afnan Turathi Blue — 85% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best by Calone Mintaka dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs by Calone Mintaka | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 85% | about $40 (−78%) | 7h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic | 84% | about $30 (−83%) | 7h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi Hawas for Him | 82% | about $30 (−83%) | 7h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure | 82% | about $30 (−83%) | 6h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 82% | about $25 (−86%) | 7h vs 2h | 5/10 |
Evokes the vibrant citrus and spicy energy of Mintaka, wrapped in a smooth woody blanket.
It shares its citrus, musky and woody accords with by Calone Mintaka, lasts about 7h against 2h and carries 8,305 community ratings.
A crisp and spicy profile that echoes the sparkling opening and woody base of Mintaka.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with by Calone Mintaka, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 7h against 2h and carries 4,916 community ratings.
Shares a similar bright, aromatic freshness with a touch of warmth reminiscent of Mintaka.
It shares its citrus, amber and musky accords with by Calone Mintaka, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 2h and carries 11,389 community ratings.
Brings a similar blend of citrus and woody depth in the same family as Mintaka.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with by Calone Mintaka, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 2,816 community ratings.
Leans into the rich, spicy amber territory found in the dry-down of Mintaka.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and woody accords with by Calone Mintaka, lasts about 7h against 2h and carries 14,322 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Asad, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than by Calone Mintaka.
Rasasi Hawas for Him, at about 7h on skin, against about 2h for by Calone Mintaka.
Afnan Turathi Blue, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Afnan Turathi Blue saves you about $205 a year against by Calone Mintaka. 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. Rasasi Hawas for Him comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
by Calone Mintaka notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-28.