MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare dupe — cheaper alternatives

MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare: released in 2005, aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare dupe?

The closest MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare dupe we found is Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Pour Homme — 90% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $250.

The five closest scent matches — the best MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a full bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. priceLongevity vs MDCI Parfums Invasion BarbareProjection
1Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Pour Homme90%about $55 (−78%)6h vs 8h6/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Maharjan Gold78%about $30 (−88%)6h vs 8h8/10
3Rémy Latour Cigar Black Wood73%about $20 (−92%)6h vs 8h7/10
4The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers87%about $45 (−82%)8h vs 8h7/10
5Ja Essence Bárbaro84%about $35 (−86%)8h vs 8h7/10
  1. Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Pour Homme — 90% scent match

    Captures the sophisticated, aromatic fougère character of MDCI Invasion Barbare with a refined blend of lavender and warm spices.

    It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and lavender accords with MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 322 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Maharjan Gold — 78% scent match

    Leans into the spicy, aromatic territory of MDCI Invasion Barbare with a modern, slightly sweeter interpretation of the classic fougère style.

    It shares its fresh spicy, warm spicy and lavender accords with MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 249 community ratings.

  3. Rémy Latour Cigar Black Wood — 73% scent match

    Shares the aromatic and spicy DNA found in MDCI Invasion Barbare, delivering a budget-friendly take on the traditional masculine fougère.

    It shares its warm spicy, vanilla and fresh spicy accords with MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare, opens on Bergamot and Grapefruit too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 134 community ratings.

  4. The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers — 87% scent match

    Evokes the classic, clean-shaven barbershop aesthetic found in MDCI Invasion Barbare through a prominent lavender and vanilla heart.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords with MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 20 community ratings.

  5. Ja Essence Bárbaro — 84% scent match

    Offers a similar aromatic and spicy profile that mirrors the elegant, masculine structure of MDCI Invasion Barbare.

    It shares its aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords with MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare, opens on Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 7 community ratings.

Which MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare dupe is cheapest?

Rémy Latour Cigar Black Wood, at about $20 (estimate) — around 90% less than MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare.

Which MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare dupe lasts longest?

The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare.

Which MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare dupe is closest to the original?

Naughton & Wilson Gravitas Pour Homme, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-05.