Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red dupe — cheaper alternatives

Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red: released in 2021, fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red dupe?

The closest Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red dupe we found is Versace Eros Flame — 74% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red 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 Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing RedProjection
1Versace Eros Flame74%about $85* (+143%)7h vs 6h8/10
2Afnan 9am72%about $25 (−29%)6h vs 6h7/10
3Khadlaj Perfumes Shiyaaka For Men71%about $25* (−29%)6h vs 6h7/10
4Original Penguin for Men71%about $15 (−57%)5h vs 6h5/10
5Davidoff Adventure72%about $20 (−43%)5h vs 6h5/10
  1. Versace Eros Flame — 74% scent match

    Shares a vibrant citrus-and-spice energy reminiscent of Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red, layered with a warmer amber base.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 18,148 community ratings.

  2. Afnan 9am — 72% scent match

    Hits a similarly bright, uplifting citrus and spice balance that echoes the opening feel of Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 411 community ratings.

  3. Khadlaj Perfumes Shiyaaka For Men — 71% scent match

    Offers an aromatic and spicy profile reminiscent of Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red, finished with clean woody undertones.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red, opens on Petitgrain too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,297 community ratings.

  4. Original Penguin for Men — 71% scent match

    Delivers a crisp, casual freshness in the same family as Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red, leaning slightly into sweet woods.

    It shares its fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 405 community ratings.

  5. Davidoff Adventure — 72% scent match — discontinued

    Brings a similar spiced-wood character reminiscent of Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red, anchored by earthy pepper and cedar.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,528 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red dupe is cheapest?

Original Penguin for Men, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red.

Which Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red dupe lasts longest?

Versace Eros Flame, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red.

Which Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red dupe is closest to the original?

Versace Eros Flame, at 74% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red itself sells from $28.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Versace Eros Flame actually costs about $75 a year MORE than Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red. 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 Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Versace Eros Flame comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-31.