Mahdi Perfumes Black: released in 2024, aromatic, balsamic and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mahdi Perfumes Black dupe we found is Bvlgari Man In Black — 88% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mahdi Perfumes Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mahdi Perfumes Black | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bvlgari Man In Black | 88% | about $75 (−50%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 85% | about $25 (−83%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Afnan Turathi Brown | 83% | about $30 (−80%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Philos Pura | 81% | about $20 (−87%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black Perfume Oil | 90% | about $25 (15 ml) | 4h vs 6h | 3/10 |
Shares the spicy, boozy tobacco depth found in Mahdi Black, wrapped in a smooth, resinous leather accord.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Mahdi Perfumes Black, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 10,646 community ratings.
Offers a bold, warm spicy and ambery punch that echoes the intense character of Mahdi Black.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Mahdi Perfumes Black, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 14,322 community ratings.
Combines rich balsamic woods and warm spices reminiscent of Mahdi Black at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Mahdi Perfumes Black, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 922 community ratings.
Leans into a similar dark, resinous territory, providing a dense and ambery aromatic impression.
It shares its musky and amber accords with Mahdi Perfumes Black, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 429 community ratings.
A concentrated, oil-based expression reminiscent of the deep woody and warm spicy tones of Mahdi Black.
It shares its woody, balsamic and warm spicy accords with Mahdi Perfumes Black, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 95 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Mahdi Perfumes Black.
Afnan Turathi Brown, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Mahdi Perfumes Black.
Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black Perfume Oil, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bvlgari Bvlgari Man In Black saves you about $105 a year against Mahdi Perfumes Black. 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. Afnan Turathi Brown comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mahdi Perfumes Black notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.