Scents of Man Ancient Forest: released in 2024, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Scents of Man Ancient Forest dupe we found is Strangers Parfumerie Oliver — 88% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $170 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Scents of Man Ancient Forest dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Scents of Man Ancient Forest | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strangers Parfumerie Oliver | 88% | about $90 (−47%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 78% | about $20 (−88%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi Fattan | 78% | about $40 (−76%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Bentley For Men Azure | 73% | about $30 (−82%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Lalique Encre Noire | 72% | about $25 (−85%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
This fragrance captures the crisp, coniferous essence of Ancient Forest, blending sharp pine and fir notes with a bright, citrus-forward opening.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Scents of Man Ancient Forest, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 202 community ratings.
Shares a similar green, woody, and aromatic profile, leaning into vetiver and cypress to evoke a damp, forest-floor atmosphere.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Scents of Man Ancient Forest, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,281 community ratings.
A sophisticated woody and vetiver-heavy scent that echoes the earthy, coniferous depth of the reference perfume.
It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with Scents of Man Ancient Forest, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,772 community ratings.
Offers a refreshing citrus and aromatic blend that mirrors the bright, herbal, and woody character found in Ancient Forest.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and green accords with Scents of Man Ancient Forest, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,269 community ratings.
Focuses on a dark, resinous woodiness that aligns with the pine and fir elements of Ancient Forest.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Scents of Man Ancient Forest, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Scents of Man Ancient Forest.
Rasasi Fattan, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Scents of Man Ancient Forest.
Strangers Parfumerie Oliver, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Strangers Parfumerie Oliver saves you about $115 a year against Scents of Man Ancient Forest. 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. Rasasi Fattan comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Scents of Man Ancient Forest notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-01.