Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red: released in 2022, fresh spicy, aromatic and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red dupe we found is Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation | 82% | about $20* (−43%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Armand Basi Dont Look Back | 80% | about $25 (−29%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men | 79% | about $35* | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Jacques Bogart One Man Show Ruby Edition | 76% | about $25 (−29%) | 8h vs 5h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Chopard 1000 Miglia | 75% | about $45 (+29%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Leans into a spicy, aromatic red profile with warm woods and a subtle hint of leather reminiscent of the Mauboussin character.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 946 community ratings.
Offers an aromatic blend of lavender and fresh spices supported by soft cedar and leather accents.
It shares its woody, aromatic and lavender accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 109 community ratings.
Delivers a sweet and spicy opening balanced by an aromatic heart and warm woody dry-down in the same family as Pour Lui in Red.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,187 community ratings.
A bolder, spicier red aromatic that shares the warm resinous and leathery undertones found in Pour Lui in Red.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 626 community ratings.
Blends aromatic juniper, lavender, and a modern leathery finish that captures a similar masculine elegance.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red, opens on Bergamot and Juniper Berries too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 392 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red.
Jacques Bogart One Man Show Ruby Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red.
Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red itself sells from $27.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation saves you about $20 a year against Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red. 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, these cover it: Jacques Bogart One Man Show Ruby Edition (8.4h) — 1 of 5.
Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.