Houbigant Duc de Vervins: released in 1985, aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Houbigant Duc de Vervins dupe we found is Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir — 88% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $165 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Houbigant Duc de Vervins dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Houbigant Duc de Vervins | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir | 88% | about $55* (−67%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Lomani pour Homme | 85% | about $20* (−88%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Caesars World Caesars Man | 83% | about $20* (−88%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Francesco Smalto pour Homme | 82% | about $40 (−76%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Cofinluxe Taxi | 81% | about $20* (−88%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the iconic aromatic lavender and oakmoss spine of Houbigant Duc de Vervins with a punchier citrus opening.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Houbigant Duc de Vervins, opens on Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 7,944 community ratings.
Presents a crisp, herbaceous blend of rosemary, lavender, and moss reminiscent of Houbigant Duc de Vervins.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Houbigant Duc de Vervins, opens on Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,026 community ratings.
Offers an aromatic fougère profile with bright citrus and a deep mossy base in the same vein as Duc de Vervins.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Houbigant Duc de Vervins, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 281 community ratings.
Shares a sophisticated green-herbal and oakmoss dry-down aligned with the gentlemanly style of Duc de Vervins.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Houbigant Duc de Vervins, opens on Lavender and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 245 community ratings.
A brisk, spicy lavender and woody scent that channels the traditional fresh-aromatic character of Duc de Vervins.
It shares its fresh spicy, lavender and citrus accords with Houbigant Duc de Vervins, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 183 community ratings.
Lomani pour Homme, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Houbigant Duc de Vervins.
Francesco Smalto pour Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Houbigant Duc de Vervins.
Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Houbigant Duc de Vervins itself sells from $125.29 (120 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir saves you about $160 a year against Houbigant Duc de Vervins. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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. Francesco Smalto Francesco Smalto pour Homme comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Houbigant Duc de Vervins notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-17.