Carner Barcelona Black Calamus: released in 2016, amber, woody and oud, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Carner Barcelona Black Calamus dupe we found is Billie Eilish Eilish No 2 — 77% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Carner Barcelona Black Calamus dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Carner Barcelona Black Calamus | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billie Eilish Eilish No 2 | 77% | about $50 (−58%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Weil Suki Essence | 74% | about $35 (−71%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Andree Putman Figue en Fleur | 71% | about $65 (−46%) | 4h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Avon Oud Grandeur | 87% | about $20 (−83%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Donna Karan Black Cashmere | 84% | about $45 (−62%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
While more modern, it evokes the spicy, woody, and slightly dark nuances of Black Calamus through its prominent pepper and incense notes.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Carner Barcelona Black Calamus, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,614 community ratings.
Offers a warm, spicy, and resinous composition that sits in the same family as Black Calamus, emphasizing a sweet and balsamic dry-down.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and smoky accords with Carner Barcelona Black Calamus, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 534 community ratings.
Provides a lighter, more aromatic take on the woody and spicy structure of Black Calamus, suitable for those who prefer a less intense experience.
It shares its woody accords with Carner Barcelona Black Calamus, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 57 community ratings.
This scent captures the deep, resinous warmth of Carner Barcelona Black Calamus with a similarly spicy and woody profile that feels remarkably sophisticated.
It shares its fresh spicy, warm spicy and oud accords with Carner Barcelona Black Calamus, opens on Black Pepper too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 441 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
A classic choice that mirrors the smoky, incense-heavy character of Black Calamus, offering a smooth and comforting blend of spices and woods.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords with Carner Barcelona Black Calamus, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,651 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Avon Oud Grandeur, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Carner Barcelona Black Calamus.
Donna Karan Black Cashmere, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Carner Barcelona Black Calamus.
Avon Oud Grandeur, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Carner Barcelona Black Calamus itself sells from $83.15 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Billie Eilish Eilish No 2 saves you about $100 a year against Carner Barcelona Black Calamus. 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. Donna Karan Black Cashmere comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Carner Barcelona Black Calamus notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.