Police The Illusionist: released in 2012, woody, aquatic and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Police The Illusionist dupe we found is Montblanc Legend — 84% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Police The Illusionist dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Police The Illusionist | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montblanc Legend | 84% | about $65* (+225%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce | 82% | about $35* (+75%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Bath & Body Works Graphite | 79% | about $20 | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Skulls & Roses for Him | 77% | about $20 | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Franck Olivier Sunrise Men | 75% | about $25 (+25%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares the fresh woody and aromatic character of Police The Illusionist, blending crisp citrus with a smooth, musky dry-down.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Police The Illusionist, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 8,006 community ratings.
Evokes the clean aquatic and woody vibe found in Police The Illusionist, driven by prominent aromatic and mossy notes.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Police The Illusionist, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,389 community ratings.
Offers a similar clean, fresh, and woody impression to Police The Illusionist, featuring an approachable, everyday aromatic profile.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Police The Illusionist, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 288 community ratings.
Leans into the same fresh and aromatic territory as Police The Illusionist, delivering a casual daytime feel.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and musky accords with Police The Illusionist, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 291 community ratings.
Captures a similar blend of citrus and woody notes reminiscent of Police The Illusionist, at a budget-friendly price point.
It shares its aromatic and citrus accords with Police The Illusionist, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 142 community ratings.
Bath & Body Works Graphite, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Franck Olivier Sunrise Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Police The Illusionist.
Montblanc Legend, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Montblanc Legend actually costs about $65 a year MORE than Police The Illusionist. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Franck Olivier Sunrise Men comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Police The Illusionist notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-14.