Louis Cardin Safar: released in 2023, marine, citrus and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Louis Cardin Safar dupe we found is Rasasi Hawas for Him — 89% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Louis Cardin Safar dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Louis Cardin Safar | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasasi Hawas for Him | 89% | about $30 (−33%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black | 88% | about $40 (−11%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | PARIS CORNER Pinkling | 84% | about $25 (−44%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Salvo | 83% | about $20 (−56%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Voyage | 85% | about $25 (−44%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
A bolder, sweeter take on the aquatic fruit profile of Rabanne Invictus, offering immense performance.
It shares its fruity, citrus and amber accords with Louis Cardin Safar, opens on Apple, Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 11,389 community ratings.
Evokes the vibrant aquatic and fruity freshness found in Rabanne Invictus, settling into a clean woody amber finish.
It shares its aromatic, fruity and citrus accords with Louis Cardin Safar, opens on Apple and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 8,202 community ratings.
Blends crisp apple and aromatic spice notes in a manner akin to Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF.
It shares its amber accords with Louis Cardin Safar, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 167 community ratings.
Captures a similar modern fresh and ambery aura, delivering high contrast brightness and depth.
It shares its citrus, amber and aromatic accords with Louis Cardin Safar, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,054 community ratings.
Shares the crisp citrus and marine character reminiscent of Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. Blue, with a refreshing everyday appeal.
It shares its aromatic and citrus accords with Louis Cardin Safar, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 79 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Salvo, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Louis Cardin Safar.
Rasasi Hawas for Him, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Louis Cardin Safar.
Rasasi Hawas for Him, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi Hawas for Him saves you about $20 a year against Louis Cardin Safar. 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.
Louis Cardin Safar notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-25.