Neandertal was™: released in 2025, woody, powdery and musky, about 4h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Neandertal was™ dupe we found is Prada L'Homme — 84% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $275 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Neandertal was™ dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Neandertal was™ | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prada L'Homme | 84% | about $85 (−69%) | 6h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb | 81% | about $55 (−80%) | 7h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme | 80% | about $75 (−73%) | 7h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Dark Leather | 80% | about $95 (−65%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb | 78% | about $85 (−69%) | 6h vs 4h | 8/10 |
Shares a clean, iris-forward sophistication that evokes the polished character of Neandertal was, while offering an accessible daily wear.
It shares its powdery, iris and woody accords with Neandertal was™, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 16,858 community ratings.
Presents a warm, spicy footprint with prominent cardamom and woody elements reminiscent of the richer facets of Neandertal was.
It shares its aromatic and citrus accords with Neandertal was™, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 14,120 community ratings.
Amplifies the warm tobacco and spice accords, echoing the dense, comforting dry-down found in Neandertal was.
It shares its powdery and fresh spicy accords with Neandertal was™, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 17,375 community ratings.
Leans into heavy woods and dark aromatic spices, capturing a rugged depth in the same family as Neandertal was.
It shares its fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords with Neandertal was™, opens on Nutmeg too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,409 community ratings.
Blends powdery florals with a warm ambery base that parallels the complex sweetness of Neandertal was.
It shares its woody, powdery and citrus accords with Neandertal was™, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 21,177 community ratings.
Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb, at about $55 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Neandertal was™.
Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Neandertal was™.
Prada L'Homme, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Prada Prada L'Homme saves you about $275 a year against Neandertal was™. 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. Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Neandertal was™ notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-22.