In The Box Makathén: released in 2022, woody, mossy and citrus, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest In The Box Makathén dupe we found is Rasasi Hawas Black — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best In The Box Makathén dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs In The Box Makathén | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasasi Hawas Black | 83% | about $30 (+50%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 82% | about $30 (+50%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Thera Cosméticos Mubarak | 87% | about $15 (−25%) | 6h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Nuancielo Supremacy | 81% | about $20 | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | The Dua Brand His Thrilling Shit! | 80% | about $55 (+175%) | 11h vs 8h | 7/10 |
A robust and masculine blend that leans into similar woody and fruity territory, providing a long-lasting presence that mirrors the reference's core structure.
It shares its woody, citrus and mossy accords with In The Box Makathén, opens on Bergamot, Pineapple and Grapefruit too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 3,864 community ratings.
While the opening is sharper, it settles into a familiar pineapple and birch-like woody dry-down that aligns well with the reference's masculine profile.
It shares its citrus, fruity and woody accords with In The Box Makathén, opens on Pineapple and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 29,183 community ratings.
This fragrance captures the vibrant pineapple and woody moss character of the reference, offering a bright and earthy profile at a very accessible price point.
It shares its mossy, woody and citrus accords with In The Box Makathén, opens on Pineapple, Bergamot and Grapefruit too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 44 community ratings.
This scent offers a balanced take on the citrus and patchouli combination found in the reference, maintaining a clean and woody impression throughout the wear.
It shares its woody, mossy and earthy accords with In The Box Makathén, opens on Pineapple, Bergamot and Grapefruit too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 93 community ratings.
A concentrated option that evokes the tropical and earthy nuances of the reference, focusing on a dense, mossy dry-down that feels quite similar.
It shares its fruity accords with In The Box Makathén, lasts about 11h against 8h and carries 2 community ratings.
Thera Cosméticos Mubarak, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than In The Box Makathén.
The Dua Brand His Thrilling Shit!, at about 11h on skin, against about 8h for In The Box Makathén.
Thera Cosméticos Mubarak, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi Hawas Black actually costs about $15 a year MORE than In The Box Makathén. 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: The Dua Brand His Thrilling Shit! (11.0h) — 1 of 5.
In The Box Makathén notes, performance and price
AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.
Updated 2026-11-06.