Shirley May Ax: woody, warm spicy and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 8/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Shirley May Ax scent match we found is Fragrance World Ace — 86% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Shirley May Ax dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Shirley May Ax | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Ace | 86% | about $20* (+100%) | 7h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Cuba Paris Cuba Gold | 83% | about $20* (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Milton Lloyd The Man Silver | 89% | about $20* (+100%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Dorall Collection V | 79% | about $10* | 2h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Chris Adams Active Man | 76% | about $15* (+50%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Evokes the traditional fougere structure of Azzaro pour Homme, balancing anise and lavender with a warm, spicy base.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Shirley May Ax, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 211 community ratings.
Offers a similar aromatic and spicy profile reminiscent of classic masculine scents, leaning into a soft, powdery dry-down.
It shares its aromatic, amber and woody accords with Shirley May Ax, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,169 community ratings.
Captures the classic aromatic and spicy character of Azzaro pour Homme with a clean, woody finish that lingers on the skin.
It shares its musky, powdery and warm spicy accords with Shirley May Ax, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 80 community ratings.
Provides a familiar spicy and herbal impression that aligns with the classic profile of Azzaro pour Homme.
It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Shirley May Ax and lasts about 2h against 5h.
Features a blend of aromatic spices and woods that feels reminiscent of the classic fougere style.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with Shirley May Ax, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 56 community ratings.
Dorall Collection V, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate).
Milton Lloyd The Man Silver, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Shirley May Ax.
Milton Lloyd The Man Silver, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Ace actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Shirley May Ax. 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, these cover it: Milton Lloyd The Man Silver (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Shirley May Ax notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.