Scotch & Soda Barfly: released in 2012, woody, powdery and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Scotch & Soda Barfly dupe we found is Zara Energetically New York — 78% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Scotch & Soda Barfly dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Scotch & Soda Barfly | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Energetically New York | 78% | about $40 (−33%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Woody Oud | 72% | about $30 (−50%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Barakkat Satin Oud | 72% | about $25 (−58%) | 8h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 70% | about $20 (−67%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 70% | about $20 (−67%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Offers a clean, aromatic, and woody profile that sits in the same family as the fresh-spicy opening of Barfly.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with Scotch & Soda Barfly, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,647 community ratings.
Leans into the deep, resinous, and woody notes that define the heart and base of the original scent.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Scotch & Soda Barfly, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,155 community ratings.
Provides a woody and slightly powdery experience that mirrors the warm, incense-laden base of the reference.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and woody accords with Scotch & Soda Barfly, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 390 community ratings.
Captures the aromatic and fresh-spicy essence of the reference with a clean, lavender-forward opening.
It shares its powdery, lavender and woody accords with Scotch & Soda Barfly, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,556 community ratings.
A bolder, spicier take on the woody and incense-heavy profile that characterizes the dry-down of Barfly.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Scotch & Soda Barfly, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,661 community ratings.
Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Scotch & Soda Barfly.
Fragrance World Barakkat Satin Oud, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Scotch & Soda Barfly.
Zara Energetically New York, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Energetically New York saves you about $30 a year against Scotch & Soda Barfly. 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. Fragrance World Barakkat Satin Oud comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Scotch & Soda Barfly notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.