Neandertal Dark: released in 2018, aromatic, fresh spicy and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Neandertal Dark dupe we found is Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kingston Ferry — 84% match, about $100 (estimate) versus about $230 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Neandertal Dark dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Neandertal Dark | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kingston Ferry | 84% | about $100 (−57%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 83% | about $20 (−91%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Afnan Supremacy Incense | 80% | about $40 (−83%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad | 80% | about $40 (−83%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme | 79% | about $45 (−80%) | 6h vs 7h | 4/10 |
Evokes the moody, salty sea air and dark burnt woods of Neandertal Dark with an earthy, botanical coastal atmosphere.
It shares its aromatic, marine and aquatic accords with Neandertal Dark, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 224 community ratings.
Leans into a similarly pitch-black resinous atmosphere with intense smoky incense, pine resins, and heavy leather tones.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and leather accords with Neandertal Dark, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,661 community ratings.
Shares the heavy, smoky incense and green aromatic herbal sharpness reminiscent of Neandertal Dark's mysterious heart.
It shares its amber, smoky and fresh spicy accords with Neandertal Dark, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,236 community ratings.
Captures a shared dark, smoky incense and spicy leather character, offering a deep and brooding resinous trail.
It shares its amber, smoky and fresh spicy accords with Neandertal Dark, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,207 community ratings.
A deep, earthy mix of smoky vetiver, incense, and dark woods that aligns with the raw, sombre undertones of Neandertal Dark.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with Neandertal Dark, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 8,243 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Neandertal Dark.
Afnan Supremacy Incense, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Neandertal Dark.
Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kingston Ferry, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kingston Ferry saves you about $190 a year against Neandertal Dark. 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, these cover it: Afnan Supremacy Incense (8.3h) — 1 of 5.
Neandertal Dark notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.