Korres Black Pepper: released in 2020, citrus, fresh spicy and woody, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Korres Black Pepper dupe we found is Korres Oceanic Amber — 85% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Korres Black Pepper dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Korres Black Pepper | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korres Oceanic Amber | 85% | about $40 (−27%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Korres Mountain Pepper Bergamot Coriander | 85% | about $35 (−36%) | 6h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce | 82% | about $35* (−36%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Zara Seoul 532-8 Sinsa Dong Gangnam - Gu | 81% | about $35 (−36%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi Hawas for Him | 80% | about $25* (−55%) | 7h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Stays within the same brand's family of marine-infused warm amber bases, reminding wearers of Korres Black Pepper.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Korres Black Pepper, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 220 community ratings.
Shares the spicy pepper character and bright citrus opening central to the profile of Korres Black Pepper.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Korres Black Pepper, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 107 community ratings.
Features a similar aromatic wood and fresh citrus structure, offering a familiar clean vibe akin to Korres Black Pepper.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Korres Black Pepper, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 4,389 community ratings.
Brings a similar clean citrus and modern aromatic freshness reminiscent of the opening notes in Korres Black Pepper.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and woody accords with Korres Black Pepper, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 538 community ratings.
Shares a vibrant citrus-aquatic opening and similar aromatic character to Korres Black Pepper, delivered with stronger projection and sweetness.
It shares its citrus, amber and musky accords with Korres Black Pepper, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 10,460 community ratings.
Rasasi Hawas for Him, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Korres Black Pepper.
Rasasi Hawas for Him, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Korres Black Pepper.
Korres Oceanic Amber, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Korres Black Pepper itself sells from $42.69 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Korres Oceanic Amber saves you about $20 a year against Korres Black Pepper. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Rasasi Hawas for Him comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Korres Black Pepper notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-29.