Velixir Ares: released in 2026, citrus, woody and powdery, about 2h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Velixir Ares dupe we found is Chanel Allure Homme Sport — 87% match, about $205 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Velixir Ares dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Velixir Ares | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chanel Allure Homme Sport | 87% | about $205 (+71%) | 6h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Velixir Asteria | 84% | about $25 (−79%) | 2h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Velixir Poseidon | 81% | about $40 (−67%) | 2h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Velixir Uranus | 80% | about $65 (−46%) | 2h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Velixir Concordia | 78% | about $55 (−54%) | 2h vs 2h | 6/10 |
Offers the classic energetic citrus and cedar foundation that serves as inspiration for Velixir Ares.
It shares its citrus and fresh spicy accords with Velixir Ares, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 15,870 community ratings.
Evokes the sparkling citrus and warm woody balance of Velixir Ares, settling into a smooth amber-musk dry-down.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Velixir Ares, opens on Mandarin Orange too and lasts about 2h against 2h.
Shares the invigorating citrus opening and earthy patchouli base found in Velixir Ares.
It shares its fresh spicy accords with Velixir Ares, opens on Mandarin Orange too and lasts about 2h against 2h.
Brings a bolder spice profile while echoing the vibrant mandarin and sandalwood character of Velixir Ares.
It shares its warm spicy and musky accords with Velixir Ares and lasts about 2h against 2h.
Leans into a powdery, musky interpretation of the fresh woody framework established by Velixir Ares.
It shares its fresh spicy accords with Velixir Ares and lasts about 2h against 2h.
Velixir Asteria, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Velixir Ares.
Chanel Allure Homme Sport, at about 6h on skin, against about 2h for Velixir Ares.
Chanel Allure Homme Sport, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Chanel Allure Homme Sport actually costs about $125 a year MORE than Velixir Ares. 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. Chanel Allure Homme Sport comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Velixir Ares notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-20.