Mauboussin Pour Lui: released in 2012, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mauboussin Pour Lui dupe we found is Montblanc Legend — 80% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mauboussin Pour Lui dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mauboussin Pour Lui | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montblanc Legend | 80% | about $65* (+117%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Guess Seductive Noir Homme | 78% | about $25 (−17%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Davidoff Hot Water | 77% | about $35 (+17%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce | 76% | about $35* (+17%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Liz Claiborne Curve Soul for Men | 76% | about $20 (−33%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Shares the crisp lavender and aromatic freshness found in Mauboussin Pour Lui, delivering a clean and versatile profile.
It shares its aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 8,358 community ratings.
Evokes a similar spicy and ambery warmth, leaning into the cozy character of Mauboussin Pour Lui at an accessible price.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 942 community ratings.
Features a prominent spicy kick that aligns with the anis and wormwood heart of Mauboussin Pour Lui.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,002 community ratings.
Exhibits a bold lavender and woody backbone that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Mauboussin Pour Lui.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,593 community ratings.
Brings a similar aromatic and woody freshness to the table, echoing the overall structure of Mauboussin Pour Lui.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 224 community ratings.
Liz Claiborne Curve Soul for Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Mauboussin Pour Lui.
Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Mauboussin Pour Lui.
Montblanc Legend, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Montblanc Legend actually costs about $55 a year MORE than Mauboussin Pour Lui. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mauboussin Pour Lui notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-04.