Hermès Bel Ami: released in 1986, aromatic, woody and earthy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Hermès Bel Ami dupe we found is Aramis — 84% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Hermès Bel Ami dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Hermès Bel Ami | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moschino Pour Homme | 85% | about $55 (−70%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Aramis | 84% | about $35 (−81%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Parfums de Marly Godolphin | 81% | about $205 (+11%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Etat Libre d'Orange Je Suis un Homme | 81% | about $150 (−19%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme | 80% | about $40 (−78%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Shares the bold, mossy leather character of Herms Bel Ami, leaning into a classic powerhouse profile with rich aromatic spices.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Hermès Bel Ami, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 4,490 community ratings.
Features a sophisticated leather and warm spice profile that sits in the same family as Herms Bel Ami.
It shares its leather, aromatic and woody accords with Hermès Bel Ami, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,650 community ratings.
Evokes the citrus-infused leather and spicy warmth of Herms Bel Ami, offering a refined gentlemanly impression.
It shares its citrus, leather and warm spicy accords with Hermès Bel Ami, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 569 community ratings.
A rich leather-forward composition that echoes the intense woody and animalic depth of Herms Bel Ami.
It shares its leather, amber and woody accords with Hermès Bel Ami, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 4,075 community ratings.
Delivers a robust aromatic leather experience reminiscent of Herms Bel Ami, anchored by earthy oakmoss.
It shares its amber, aromatic and woody accords with Hermès Bel Ami, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 294 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Aramis, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Hermès Bel Ami.
Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Hermès Bel Ami.
Moschino Pour Homme, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Hermès Bel Ami itself sells from $185.6 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Moschino Moschino Pour Homme saves you about $190 a year against Hermès Bel Ami. 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.
Hermès Bel Ami notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.