Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum: released in 2015, oud, green and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum dupe we found is Afnan Rare Carbon — 86% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afnan Rare Carbon | 86% | about $30* (−25%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Toscano Leather | 85% | about $30* (−25%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud | 82% | about $30* (−25%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather | 81% | about $20* (−50%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Intense | 80% | about $25* (−37%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Shares the distinctive violet leaf and smoky woody-leather presence that defines Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum.
It shares its woody, ozonic and oud accords with Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,280 community ratings.
Delivers a rich saffron and woody leather profile reminiscent of Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum, with a slightly sweeter opening.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 898 community ratings.
Evokes the warm amber, oud, and spiced leather character of Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum with a smooth, approachable dry-down.
It shares its amber, oud and warm spicy accords with Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,548 community ratings.
Features a smooth, earthy leather and amber base that runs parallel to the refined woody dry-down of Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and earthy accords with Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 793 community ratings.
Leans into the prominent violet leaf and spicy woody backbone that characterizes the house's signature style.
It shares its woody, aromatic and ozonic accords with Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,214 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum.
Afnan Rare Carbon, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum.
Afnan Rare Carbon, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum itself sells from $53.89 (120 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Afnan Rare Carbon saves you about $10 a year against Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum. 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. Afnan Rare Carbon comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.