Emperor Blue Dominant: released in 2024, woody, fresh spicy and mossy, about 10h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Emperor Blue Dominant dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 80% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Emperor Blue Dominant dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Emperor Blue Dominant | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire | 80% | about $25 (−79%) | 6h vs 10h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Bentley for Men Intense | 79% | about $30 (−75%) | 7h vs 10h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme | 76% | about $40 (−67%) | 8h vs 10h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme | 75% | about $45 (−62%) | 6h vs 10h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 73% | about $20 (−83%) | 5h vs 10h | 6/10 |
While darker and more focused on vetiver, it captures the earthy, mossy, and conifer-heavy atmosphere found in the reference fragrance.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Emperor Blue Dominant, lasts about 6h against 10h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
This fragrance leans into the same spicy, woody, and resinous territory, providing a bold and mature profile reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and leather accords with Emperor Blue Dominant, lasts about 7h against 10h and carries 10,847 community ratings.
A powerful, leather-forward composition that echoes the deep, resinous base notes and spicy complexity of the reference scent.
It shares its leather and woody accords with Emperor Blue Dominant, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 10h and carries 4,075 community ratings.
This version adds a resinous, incense-like depth that brings it closer to the frankincense and woody base of the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Emperor Blue Dominant, lasts about 6h against 10h and carries 8,243 community ratings.
Offers a fresh, aromatic, and slightly spicy experience that aligns with the lighter, more herbal facets of the reference.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Emperor Blue Dominant, lasts about 5h against 10h and carries 3,556 community ratings.
Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Emperor Blue Dominant.
Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 10h for Emperor Blue Dominant.
Lalique Encre Noire, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $140 a year against Emperor Blue Dominant. 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, these cover it: Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Emperor Blue Dominant notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.