Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum dupe — cheaper alternatives

Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum: released in 2019, fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum dupe?

The closest Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum dupe we found is Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum — 84% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $155 for a 100 ml bottle.

The four closest scent matches — the best Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 4 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de ParfumProjection
1Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum84%about $50 (−68%)6h vs 6h7/10
2Fragonard Secret Absolu81%about $90 (−42%)6h vs 6h8/10
3Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 201676%about $40 (−74%)4h vs 6h5/10
4Dior Homme 202082%about $95 (−39%)6h vs 6h8/10
  1. Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum — 84% scent match

    Shares a heavy emphasis on vibrant pepper and warm spices, evoking a similar masculine character to Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 692 community ratings.

  2. Fragonard Secret Absolu — 81% scent match

    Leans into a rich, woody and spicy warmth that is reminiscent of the heart notes in Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper.

    It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 68 community ratings.

  3. Dior Homme 2020 — 82% scent match

    Offers a prominent modern woody and earthy backbone that feels at home in the same family as Re-charge Black Pepper.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 9,448 community ratings.

  4. Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016 — 76% scent match — discontinued

    Brings a similar refreshing and aquatic clean touch that balances out the aromatic profile found in Re-charge Black Pepper.

    It shares its woody accords with Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 544 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum dupe is cheapest?

Marc Jacobs Rain Splash 2016, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum.

Which Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum dupe lasts longest?

Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum.

Which Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum dupe is closest to the original?

Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum itself sells from $154.69 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum saves you about $155 a year against Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum. 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.

Will a Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 4 last a full 8 hours. Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-09.