The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue: released in 2016, citrus, mossy and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue dupe we found is Mancera Cedrat Boise — 85% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mancera Cedrat Boise | 85% | about $75 (−50%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Parfums Vintage Pineapple Vintage Intense | 85% | about $65 (−57%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 84% | about $30 (−80%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure | 84% | about $30 (−80%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Montblanc Explorer | 83% | about $70 (−53%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Features a sparkling citrus opening and a rich woody base that feels very close to the overall impression of The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue.
It shares its woody, citrus and fruity accords with The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 14,401 community ratings.
Recreates the juicy fruit and smoky moss structure associated with The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue in a long-lasting profile.
It shares its fruity, leather and smoky accords with The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue, opens on Apple too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 405 community ratings.
Evokes the smoky birch and bright citrus character of The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue, settling into a familiar rich masculine aura at a fraction of the price.
It shares its citrus, fruity and leather accords with The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue, opens on Lemon, Bergamot and Apple too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 29,183 community ratings.
Brings a vibrant citrus and earthy ambergris harmony that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,816 community ratings.
Delivers a versatile blend of bergamot and patchouli that echoes the refreshing yet woody elegance of The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue.
It shares its woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 17,745 community ratings.
Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue.
Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue.
Mancera Cedrat Boise, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue itself sells from $149.6 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mancera Cedrat Boise saves you about $110 a year against The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue. 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. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.