Lubin Upper Ten: released in 2015, warm spicy, woody and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lubin Upper Ten dupe we found is Versace The Dreamer — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $240 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lubin Upper Ten dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lubin Upper Ten | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pal Zileri Sartoriale | 82% | about $35 (−85%) | 4h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Versace The Dreamer | 78% | about $35 (−85%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male | 73% | about $55 (−77%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme | 70% | about $45 (−81%) | 6h vs 7h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Comptoir Sud Pacifique Rhum & Tabac | 70% | about $55 (−77%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Offers a similarly powdery and aromatic profile that leans into the same warm, spicy territory as the reference fragrance.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords with Lubin Upper Ten, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 6,111 community ratings.
Provides a familiar warm, spicy, and aromatic experience that aligns with the general scent profile of the reference.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Lubin Upper Ten, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 25,575 community ratings.
Leans into the deep, woody, and resinous qualities that mirror the darker, more grounded aspects of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Lubin Upper Ten, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 8,243 community ratings.
Captures a similar warm, woody, and spicy essence that feels reminiscent of the base notes in Lubin Upper Ten.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and cinnamon accords with Lubin Upper Ten, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 443 community ratings.
Shares a similar sophisticated woody and aromatic character that evokes the refined, masculine structure found in Lubin Upper Ten.
It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Lubin Upper Ten, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 260 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Pal Zileri Sartoriale, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Lubin Upper Ten.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Lubin Upper Ten.
Pal Zileri Sartoriale, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Pal Zileri Sartoriale saves you about $295 a year against Lubin Upper Ten. 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. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lubin Upper Ten notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.