Sergio Tacchini: released in 1987, woody, citrus and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Sergio Tacchini dupe we found is Denim 1976 — 82% match, about $10 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Sergio Tacchini dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Sergio Tacchini | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denim 1976 | 82% | about $10 (−67%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Benetton United Dreams Men Be Strong | 78% | about $20 (−33%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Monocline 05 | 68% | about $15 (−50%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Versace Eros Energy | 55% | about $55 (+83%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Captain Fawcett's Sid Sottung Academy Barberism | 60% | about $35 (+17%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Captures the classic aromatic and woody character of the original, offering a similarly crisp and masculine presence at a very accessible price point.
It shares its citrus and woody accords with Sergio Tacchini, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 131 community ratings.
Shares a similar fresh and spicy aromatic profile, evoking the same clean, woody energy found in the classic Sergio Tacchini scent.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Sergio Tacchini, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 284 community ratings.
Offers a modern, minimalist take on the woody and aromatic structure, reminiscent of the clean, balsamic qualities of the reference.
It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with Sergio Tacchini, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 109 community ratings.
Leans into a brighter, more modern citrus-woody profile that shares the fresh, aromatic spirit of the original scent.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Sergio Tacchini, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 6,697 community ratings.
Evokes a similar classic barbershop vibe with its aromatic and woody notes, aligning well with the traditional masculine aesthetic of the reference.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Sergio Tacchini, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 43 community ratings.
Denim 1976, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Sergio Tacchini.
Versace Eros Energy, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Sergio Tacchini.
Denim 1976, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Sergio Tacchini itself sells from $30.79 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Denim Denim 1976 saves you about $30 a year against Sergio Tacchini. 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. Versace Eros Energy comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Sergio Tacchini notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.