Carlo Dali Bucephalus dupe — cheaper alternatives

Carlo Dali Bucephalus: released in 2024, warm spicy, rum and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Carlo Dali Bucephalus dupe?

The closest Carlo Dali Bucephalus dupe we found is Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man — 82% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Carlo Dali Bucephalus dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Carlo Dali BucephalusProjection
1Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man82%about $30 (−83%)7h vs 7h8/10
2Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme80%about $40 (−78%)8h vs 7h7/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood78%about $15 (−92%)8h vs 7h8/10
4Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men76%about $20 (−89%)6h vs 7h6/10
5Lattafa Perfumes Asad75%about $25 (−86%)7h vs 7h5/10
  1. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar bold, woody, and spicy character that evokes the complex, incense-heavy profile found in Bucephalus.

    It shares its smoky, woody and aromatic accords with Carlo Dali Bucephalus, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 29,183 community ratings.

  2. Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme — 80% scent match

    Delivers a powerful, leathery, and spicy depth that resonates with the intense, aromatic, and woody structure of the reference.

    It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Carlo Dali Bucephalus, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 4,075 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood — 78% scent match

    Offers a warm, resinous, and spicy experience that mirrors the deep, woody, and incense-forward dry-down of the reference.

    It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Carlo Dali Bucephalus, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,221 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men — 76% scent match

    Provides a smooth, boozy, and woody impression that aligns with the rum and patchouli base notes of Bucephalus.

    It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Carlo Dali Bucephalus, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 761 community ratings.

  5. Lattafa Perfumes Asad — 75% scent match

    Features a spicy, woody, and amber-heavy profile that echoes the warm, aromatic intensity of the reference scent.

    It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Carlo Dali Bucephalus, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 14,322 community ratings.

Which Carlo Dali Bucephalus dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Carlo Dali Bucephalus.

Which Carlo Dali Bucephalus dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Carlo Dali Bucephalus.

Which Carlo Dali Bucephalus dupe is closest to the original?

Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Carlo Dali Bucephalus dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man saves you about $220 a year against Carlo Dali Bucephalus. 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.

Will a Carlo Dali Bucephalus dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-11-04.