Mandarina Duck Man: released in 2006, citrus, fresh spicy and fruity, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mandarina Duck Man dupe we found is Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver — 82% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mandarina Duck Man dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mandarina Duck Man | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver | 82% | about $35 (+75%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Chopard Happy Chopard Bigaradia | 80% | about $40 (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Santal | 73% | about $30 (+50%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Jil Sander Sport for Men | 78% | about $15 (−25%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Oud | 68% | about $65 (+225%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
Shares a similar aromatic and woody character that evokes the fresh, clean spirit found in Mandarina Duck Man.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Mandarina Duck Man, opens on Blood Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,671 community ratings.
Features a bright, citrus-forward profile that mirrors the blood orange and grapefruit opening of the reference.
It shares its citrus, sweet and powdery accords with Mandarina Duck Man, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 955 community ratings.
Provides a warm, woody base that complements the spicy heart notes reminiscent of the original fragrance.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Mandarina Duck Man, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 145 community ratings.
Offers a crisp, energetic citrus and spice blend that sits in the same family as the reference scent.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Mandarina Duck Man, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 73 community ratings.
A deeper, slightly more resinous take on the aromatic structure that shares a similar masculine backbone.
It shares its fresh spicy, sweet and warm spicy accords with Mandarina Duck Man, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 6 community ratings.
Jil Sander Sport for Men, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Mandarina Duck Man.
Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Oud, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Mandarina Duck Man.
Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Mandarina Duck Man itself sells from $21.69 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Mandarina Duck Man. 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: Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Oud (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Mandarina Duck Man notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.