One of Those Carbon [6C]: released in 2012, warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest One of Those Carbon [6C] dupe we found is Elizabeth Arden Arden Men Sandalwood — 78% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best One of Those Carbon [6C] dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs One of Those Carbon [6C] | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Arden Arden Men Sandalwood | 78% | about $25 (−79%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Kenzo Jungle Homme | 77% | about $65 (−46%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Encre Noire | 73% | about $25 (−79%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Bentley For Men Absolute | 70% | about $25 (−79%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi Sandal Wood | 70% | about $40 (−67%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Provides a straightforward, woody sandalwood experience that echoes the core aromatic and resinous character found in One of Those Carbon.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with One of Those Carbon [6C], lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 166 community ratings.
Shares a similar focus on warm, spicy, and aromatic elements, offering a bold and textured profile reminiscent of the original scent.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords with One of Those Carbon [6C], lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,866 community ratings.
While darker and earthier, it captures the same minimalist, woody, and resinous intensity that defines the character of the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with One of Those Carbon [6C], lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Leans into a dry, resinous, and woody territory that feels like a cousin to the spicy, aromatic structure of the reference.
It shares its woody, amber and fresh spicy accords with One of Those Carbon [6C], lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,670 community ratings.
Focuses on a prominent sandalwood base that aligns with the woody and powdery facets of the reference fragrance.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with One of Those Carbon [6C], lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 6 community ratings.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than One of Those Carbon [6C].
Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for One of Those Carbon [6C].
Elizabeth Arden Arden Men Sandalwood, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Elizabeth Arden Arden Men Sandalwood saves you about $140 a year against One of Those Carbon [6C]. 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. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
One of Those Carbon [6C] notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-30.