Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus: released in 2025, citrus, aromatic and fruity, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus dupe we found is Nishane Hacivat — 89% match, about $230 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nishane Hacivat | 89% | about $230 (+53%) | 9h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 88% | about $30 (−80%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Montblanc Explorer | 84% | about $70 (−53%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Loewe Esencia pour Homme Eau de Parfum | 82% | about $215 (+43%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Versace Eros Energy | 81% | about $55 (−63%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
Emphasizes a punchy, sharp pineapple and woody oakmoss profile that sits in the same heavy-hitting citrus-chypre family.
It shares its woody, citrus and fruity accords with Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus, opens on Pineapple and Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 5h and carries 12,025 community ratings.
Shares the bold smoky pineapple and birch character reminiscent of Creed Aventus, evolving into a rich citrus and woody trail.
It shares its citrus, fruity and leather accords with Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus, opens on Lemon, Pineapple and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 29,183 community ratings.
Brings a crisp bergamot and bright pink pepper opening that mirrors the vibrant citrus energy of Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus.
It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 17,745 community ratings.
Connects through a dense, aromatic heart of herbal notes and rich woods that parallel the complex dry-down.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,534 community ratings.
Delivers an explosive burst of sweet citrus and fresh spices that aligns closely with the energetic opening of the reference.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,697 community ratings.
Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus.
Nishane Hacivat, at about 9h on skin, against about 5h for Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus.
Nishane Hacivat, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nishane Hacivat actually costs about $120 a year MORE than Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus. 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: Nishane Hacivat (8.5h) — 1 of 5.
Lou De Pre Dark Cedrus notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-22.