Louis Cardin Emerald Red: released in 2024, aromatic, woody and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Louis Cardin Emerald Red dupe we found is Dumont Nitro Red — 89% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Louis Cardin Emerald Red dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Louis Cardin Emerald Red | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dumont Nitro Red | 89% | about $50 (−23%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Rasasi Hawas for Him | 86% | about $30 (−54%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Dumont Nitro Red Intensely | 86% | about $40 (−38%) | 9h vs 6h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Dumont Nitro Elixir | 83% | about $40 (−38%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Dumont Nitro Gold | 81% | about $45 (−31%) | 7h vs 6h | 9/10 |
Shares a vibrant, fruity, and marine-forward energy that mirrors the refreshing character of Emerald Red.
It shares its woody, fruity and lavender accords with Louis Cardin Emerald Red, opens on Apple too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 1,634 community ratings.
Offers a similar aquatic and aromatic profile with a clean, woody dry-down that feels very much in the same family.
It shares its fruity accords with Louis Cardin Emerald Red, opens on Apple too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 11,389 community ratings.
A bolder, more concentrated take on the fruity and marine DNA found in the original Nitro Red.
It shares its fruity and woody accords with Louis Cardin Emerald Red, opens on Apple too, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 310 community ratings.
Presents a sophisticated blend of aromatic and woody notes that aligns well with the fresh-spicy structure of the reference.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral accords with Louis Cardin Emerald Red, opens on Apple too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 594 community ratings.
Leans into the woody and aromatic territory, providing a similar masculine-leaning freshness with a touch of warmth.
It shares its woody, marine and fruity accords with Louis Cardin Emerald Red, opens on Apple too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 164 community ratings.
Rasasi Hawas for Him, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Louis Cardin Emerald Red.
Dumont Nitro Red Intensely, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Louis Cardin Emerald Red.
Dumont Nitro Red, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dumont Nitro Red saves you about $20 a year against Louis Cardin Emerald Red. 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: Dumont Nitro Red Intensely (8.7h) — 1 of 5.
Louis Cardin Emerald Red notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.