Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial: released in 2017, aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial dupe we found is Mandarina Duck Pure Black — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandarina Duck Pure Black | 82% | about $25 (−58%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Kenneth Cole Mankind | 78% | about $25 (−58%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 75% | about $20 (−67%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Ejaazi | 73% | about $15 (−75%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Savoury Royal Essence | 86% | about $15 (−75%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar aromatic and spicy character to Solo Loewe Esencial, offering a clean, masculine profile that feels equally versatile for daily wear.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial, opens on Tangerine too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,031 community ratings.
Evokes the fresh, spicy, and woody nuances found in Solo Loewe Esencial, providing a crisp and approachable scent experience at a lower price point.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 400 community ratings.
Leans into the same aromatic and fresh-spicy family as Solo Loewe Esencial, offering a clean, herbal, and woody impression that is very easy to wear.
It shares its lavender, woody and citrus accords with Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,556 community ratings.
While distinct in its own right, it occupies a similar aromatic and fresh-spicy territory to Solo Loewe Esencial, making it a budget-friendly alternative.
It shares its woody, amber and citrus accords with Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,134 community ratings.
Captures the aromatic and citrus-forward essence of Solo Loewe Esencial with a remarkably similar dry-down that emphasizes the woody and spicy base.
It shares its citrus, woody and amber accords with Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial, opens on Tangerine and Lavender too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 17 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Ejaazi, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial.
Fragrance World Savoury Royal Essence, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial.
Fragrance World Savoury Royal Essence, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mandarina Duck Pure Black saves you about $50 a year against Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial. 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. Fragrance World Savoury Royal Essence comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Loewe Solo Loewe Esencial notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.