Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street dupe — cheaper alternatives

Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street: released in 2020, aromatic, fresh spicy and green, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street dupe?

The closest Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street dupe we found is Armaf Blue Homme — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer StreetProjection
1Armaf Blue Homme83%about $20*5h vs 5h6/10
2Iceberg Eau de Iceberg Cedar82%about $204h vs 5h7/10
3Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men81%about $25* (+25%)6h vs 5h7/10
4Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Blu80%about $30 (+50%)6h vs 5h7/10
5Franck Olivier Sun Java for Men78%about $25 (+25%)6h vs 5h6/10
  1. Armaf Blue Homme — 83% scent match

    Evokes the sparkling lime, herbal aromatics, and clean woody dry-down found in Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street, opens on Lime too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 347 community ratings.

  2. Iceberg Eau de Iceberg Cedar — 82% scent match

    Offers a brisk combination of rhubarb, tart citrus, and airy woods in the same fresh territory as Mercer Street.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fruity accords with Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 173 community ratings.

  3. Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men — 81% scent match

    Shares a crisp citrus and fresh-spicy profile reminiscent of the bright opening in Karl New York Mercer Street.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street, opens on Lime too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,274 community ratings.

  4. Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Blu — 80% scent match

    Delivers an aromatic, aquatic freshness with herbal nuances akin to the energetic feel of Karl New York Mercer Street.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,839 community ratings.

  5. Franck Olivier Sun Java for Men — 78% scent match

    Features a lively opening of bright citrus and herbal undertones that brings to mind Karl New York Mercer Street.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 257 community ratings.

Which Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street dupe is cheapest?

Iceberg Eau de Iceberg Cedar, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street dupe lasts longest?

Franck Olivier Sun Java for Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street.

Which Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street dupe is closest to the original?

Armaf Blue Homme, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street itself sells from $25.89 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Blue Homme saves you about $5 a year against Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street. 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.

Will a Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Franck Olivier Sun Java for Men comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street notes, performance and price

Related dupe lists

AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.

Updated 2026-09-17.