EIGHT & BOB Egypt dupe — cheaper alternatives

EIGHT & BOB Egypt: released in 2014, warm spicy, woody and lavender, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good EIGHT & BOB Egypt dupe?

The closest EIGHT & BOB Egypt dupe we found is Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme — 81% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best EIGHT & BOB Egypt 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs EIGHT & BOB EgyptProjection
1Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme81%about $95 (−49%)5h vs 6h3/10
2Baldessarini Black81%about $45 (−76%)5h vs 6h7/10
3Chanel Allure Homme79%about $95* (−49%)6h vs 6h8/10
4Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme78%about $120* (−35%)7h vs 6h7/10
5Cartier Pasha de Cartier Parfum78%about $120* (−35%)7h vs 6h7/10
  1. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme — 81% scent match

    Shares the prominent cardamom and aromatic lavender notes found in Egypt by Eight & Bob, offering a smooth and intimate profile.

    It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and lavender accords with EIGHT & BOB Egypt, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 24,999 community ratings.

  2. Baldessarini Black — 81% scent match

    Evokes the warm spicy and woody character of Egypt by Eight & Bob, leaning into a rich and resinous amber dry-down.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with EIGHT & BOB Egypt, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 147 community ratings.

  3. Chanel Allure Homme — 79% scent match

    In the same aromatic woody family as Egypt by Eight & Bob, balancing fresh citrus tones with a warm, spicy heart.

    It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with EIGHT & BOB Egypt, opens on Lemon and Lavender too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,170 community ratings.

  4. Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme — 78% scent match

    Recalls the heavy warm spicy and woody depth of Egypt by Eight & Bob through a darker, more intensely oriental lens.

    It shares its fresh spicy and woody accords with EIGHT & BOB Egypt, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 5,246 community ratings.

  5. Cartier Pasha de Cartier Parfum — 78% scent match

    Brings a similar rich sandalwood and aromatic presence reminiscent of the composition of Egypt by Eight & Bob.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with EIGHT & BOB Egypt, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 2,297 community ratings.

Which EIGHT & BOB Egypt dupe is cheapest?

Baldessarini Black, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than EIGHT & BOB Egypt.

Which EIGHT & BOB Egypt dupe lasts longest?

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for EIGHT & BOB Egypt.

Which EIGHT & BOB Egypt dupe is closest to the original?

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

EIGHT & BOB Egypt itself sells from £85 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a EIGHT & BOB Egypt dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme saves you about $130 a year against EIGHT & BOB Egypt. 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 EIGHT & BOB Egypt dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

EIGHT & BOB Egypt notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-12.