Paris Elysees Black Is Black dupe — closest scent matches

Paris Elysees Black Is Black: released in 2014, mossy, earthy and lavender, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Paris Elysees Black Is Black dupe?

The closest Paris Elysees Black Is Black scent match we found is Lomani pour Homme — 85% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Paris Elysees Black Is Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#	Alternative	Scent match	Est. price (100 ml)	Longevity vs Paris Elysees Black Is Black	Projection
1	Lomani pour Homme	85%	about $20* (+33%)	5h vs 4h	8/10
2	O Boticário Styletto	85%	about $20 (+33%)	5h vs 4h	6/10
3	Cofinluxe Taxi	84%	about $20* (+33%)	5h vs 4h	7/10
4	Cuba Paris Cuba Grey	80%	about $15*	4h vs 4h	6/10
5	Paris Elysees Vodka Diamond	79%	about $15	5h vs 4h	6/10

Lomani pour Homme — 85% scent match
Evokes the clean, aromatic barbershop feel of Black Is Black with crisp citrus, lavender, and a prominent mossy base.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords with Paris Elysees Black Is Black, opens on Lavender and Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,026 community ratings.
O Boticário Styletto — 85% scent match
Captures the classic green fougère impression of Black Is Black through vibrant citrus top notes and an earthy, woody trail.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and mossy accords with Paris Elysees Black Is Black, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 531 community ratings.
Cofinluxe Taxi — 84% scent match
Shares the brisk pine and spicy herbal profile of Black Is Black, presenting a softer and slightly warmer dry-down.
It shares its fresh spicy, lavender and aromatic accords with Paris Elysees Black Is Black, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 183 community ratings.
Cuba Paris Cuba Grey — 80% scent match
Channels the traditional aromatic fougère mood of Black Is Black with breezy lavender and a subtle woody undertone.
It shares its woody, lavender and aromatic accords with Paris Elysees Black Is Black, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 112 community ratings.
Paris Elysees Vodka Diamond — 79% scent match
Offers a brighter, slightly lighter take on the crisp lavender-and-citrus character found in Black Is Black.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Paris Elysees Black Is Black, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 105 community ratings.

Which Paris Elysees Black Is Black dupe is cheapest?

Cuba Paris Cuba Grey, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Paris Elysees Black Is Black dupe lasts longest?

Lomani pour Homme, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Paris Elysees Black Is Black.

Which Paris Elysees Black Is Black dupe is closest to the original?

Lomani pour Homme, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Paris Elysees Black Is Black dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lomani Lomani pour Homme actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Paris Elysees Black Is Black. 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.

Will a Paris Elysees Black Is Black dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lomani Lomani pour Homme comes closest at 5.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Paris Elysees Black Is Black notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-18.