Tabac Craftsman dupe — cheaper alternatives

Tabac Craftsman: released in 2019, fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Tabac Craftsman dupe?

The closest Tabac Craftsman dupe we found is La Rive Extreme Story — 84% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Tabac Craftsman 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Tabac CraftsmanProjection
1La Rive Extreme Story84%about $15* (−25%)4h vs 5h7/10
2Davidoff Cool Water Parfum81%about $45 (+125%)6h vs 5h7/10
3Zara Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive80%about $25* (+25%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Armaf Magnificent Blue Pour Homme82%about $30 (+50%)7h vs 5h8/10
5Oriflame Be The Wild Legend81%about $25 (+25%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. La Rive Extreme Story — 84% scent match

    Evokes the fresh spicy and aromatic character of Tabac Craftsman, leaning into a similar bright citrus and woody territory.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Tabac Craftsman, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 481 community ratings.

  2. Davidoff Cool Water Parfum — 81% scent match

    Delivers an aromatic and woody depth that mirrors the masculine presence of Tabac Craftsman.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Tabac Craftsman, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 766 community ratings.

  3. Armaf Magnificent Blue Pour Homme — 82% scent match

    Channels a crisp, fresh aromatic profile that sits comfortably alongside the citrus and spice of Tabac Craftsman.

    It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Tabac Craftsman, opens on Bergamot and Grapefruit too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 70 community ratings.

  4. Oriflame Be The Wild Legend — 81% scent match

    Brings a rugged, earthy freshness that echoes the vibrant spice and woody backbone of Tabac Craftsman.

    It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords with Tabac Craftsman, opens on Black Pepper too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 59 community ratings.

  5. Zara Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive — 80% scent match — discontinued

    Shares a warm and comforting warmth reminiscent of the deeper heart notes found in Tabac Craftsman.

    It shares its fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Tabac Craftsman, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 893 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Tabac Craftsman dupe is cheapest?

La Rive Extreme Story, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Tabac Craftsman.

Which Tabac Craftsman dupe lasts longest?

Armaf Magnificent Blue Pour Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Tabac Craftsman.

Which Tabac Craftsman dupe is closest to the original?

La Rive Extreme Story, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Tabac Craftsman dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — La Rive Extreme Story saves you about $5 a year against Tabac Craftsman. 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.

Will a Tabac Craftsman dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Magnificent Blue Pour Homme comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-09-14.