Hermès Bel Ami dupe — cheaper alternatives

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.

What's a good Hermès Bel Ami dupe?

The closest Hermès Bel Ami dupe we found is Moschino Pour Homme — 85% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $150.

The five closest scent matches — the best Hermès Bel Ami dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a full bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. priceLongevity vs Hermès Bel AmiProjection
1Moschino Pour Homme85%about $55 (−63%)7h vs 7h8/10
2Aramis84%about $45 (−70%)7h vs 7h8/10
3Parfums de Marly Godolphin81%about $250 (+67%)8h vs 7h8/10
4Etat Libre d'Orange Je Suis un Homme81%about $1507h vs 7h8/10
5Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme80%about $35 (−77%)8h vs 7h7/10
  1. Moschino Pour Homme — 85% scent match

    Delivers a robust aromatic leather experience reminiscent of Herms 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 291 community ratings.

  2. Aramis — 84% scent match

    Shares the bold, mossy leather character of Herms 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 4,394 community ratings.

  3. Parfums de Marly Godolphin — 81% scent match

    Features a sophisticated leather and warm spice profile that sits in the same family as Herms Bel Ami.

    It shares its leather, aromatic and woody accords with Hermès Bel Ami, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,552 community ratings.

  4. Etat Libre d'Orange Je Suis un Homme — 81% scent match

    Evokes the citrus-infused leather and spicy warmth of Herms 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 566 community ratings.

  5. Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme — 80% scent match

    A rich leather-forward composition that echoes the intense woody and animalic depth of Herms Bel Ami.

    It shares its leather, amber and woody accords with Hermès Bel Ami, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 3,916 community ratings.

Which Hermès Bel Ami dupe is cheapest?

Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about $35 (estimate) — around 75% less than Hermès Bel Ami.

Which Hermès Bel Ami dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Hermès Bel Ami.

Which Hermès Bel Ami dupe is closest to the original?

Moschino Pour Homme, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

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Updated 2026-09-05.