Sergio Nero Evolution High Level dupe — cheaper alternatives

Sergio Nero Evolution High Level: released in 2024, oud, powdery and warm spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Sergio Nero Evolution High Level dupe?

The closest Sergio Nero Evolution High Level dupe we found is Benetton Colors Man Black — 82% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Sergio Nero Evolution High Level 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Sergio Nero Evolution High LevelProjection
1Benetton Colors Man Black82%about $15 (−25%)6h vs 7h7/10
2Dilís Parfum #2 Cold Galaxy86%about $45 (+125%)4h vs 7h8/10
3Sergio Nero Brunello Aldeidato85%about $10 (−50%)2h vs 7h6/10
4Brocard Status Quo83%about $35 (+75%)5h vs 7h7/10
5Faberlic Viking Saga80%about $50 (+150%)5h vs 7h8/10
  1. Benetton Colors Man Black — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar woody and spicy character that evokes the warm, masculine presence found in Evolution High Level.

    It shares its oud, powdery and warm spicy accords with Sergio Nero Evolution High Level, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 938 community ratings.

  2. Dilís Parfum #2 Cold Galaxy — 86% scent match

    Captures the metallic and airy nuances reminiscent of the modern profile found in Evolution High Level.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and oud accords with Sergio Nero Evolution High Level, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 8 community ratings.

  3. Sergio Nero Brunello Aldeidato — 85% scent match

    Shares the same house DNA, offering a similar blend of warm spices and woods that mirrors Evolution High Level.

    It shares its warm spicy, powdery and woody accords with Sergio Nero Evolution High Level, opens on Tangerine and Saffron too and lasts about 2h against 7h.

  4. Brocard Status Quo — 83% scent match

    Offers a similar woody and spicy composition that aligns well with the sophisticated, modern feel of Evolution High Level.

    It shares its woody, citrus and musky accords with Sergio Nero Evolution High Level, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 5 community ratings.

  5. Faberlic Viking Saga — 80% scent match

    Provides a rugged, woody, and spicy experience that sits in the same family as the profile of Evolution High Level.

    It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Sergio Nero Evolution High Level, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 28 community ratings.

Which Sergio Nero Evolution High Level dupe is cheapest?

Sergio Nero Brunello Aldeidato, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Sergio Nero Evolution High Level.

Which Sergio Nero Evolution High Level dupe lasts longest?

Benetton Colors Man Black, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Sergio Nero Evolution High Level.

Which Sergio Nero Evolution High Level dupe is closest to the original?

Dilís Parfum #2 Cold Galaxy, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Sergio Nero Evolution High Level dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Benetton Colors Man Black saves you about $5 a year against Sergio Nero Evolution High Level. 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.

Will a Sergio Nero Evolution High Level dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Benetton Colors Man Black comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-04.