Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc: released in 2015, amber, leather and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc dupe we found is Playboy VIP for Him — 68% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playboy VIP for Him | 68% | about $15 (−73%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Charriol Royal Leather | 88% | about $35 (−36%) | 8h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Azzaro Pour Homme Naughty Leather | 83% | about $40 (−27%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Rihanna Rogue Man | 73% | about $40 (−27%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Ferrari Leather Essence | 78% | about $35 (−36%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
A budget-friendly option that captures a hint of the powdery and woody atmosphere found in the Mercedes-Benz composition.
It shares its woody accords with Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 601 community ratings.
Shares a sophisticated leather-forward profile that mirrors the smoky and animalic character found in Mercedes-Benz Black Leather.
It shares its leather, woody and animalic accords with Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 216 community ratings.
Presents a bold, leathery composition that evokes the same masculine, woody intensity present in the Mercedes-Benz fragrance.
It shares its leather, animalic and powdery accords with Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 110 community ratings.
Offers a warm, amber-heavy experience that sits in a similar olfactory family, providing a accessible alternative to the original.
It shares its amber, woody and powdery accords with Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 328 community ratings.
Focuses on a rich, textured leather accord that aligns well with the powdery and smoky nuances of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, leather and animalic accords with Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 591 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Playboy VIP for Him, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc.
Charriol Royal Leather, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc.
Charriol Royal Leather, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Playboy Playboy VIP for Him saves you about $60 a year against Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc. 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. Charriol Royal Leather comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mercedes-Benz Black Leather by Honorine Blanc notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-30.