Armaf Bucephalus XI: amber, fruity and vanilla, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Armaf Bucephalus XI dupe we found is Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man — 88% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Armaf Bucephalus XI dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Armaf Bucephalus XI | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 88% | about $35* | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Afnan Supremacy Silver | 85% | about $30* (−14%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure | 84% | about $30* (−14%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Imperium | 82% | about $25* (−29%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Club de Nuit Precieux I | 78% | about $30* (−14%) | 8h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Shares the iconic fruity and smoky character found in Bucephalus XI, offering a bold and long-lasting presence that leans into similar aromatic territory.
It shares its citrus, fruity and aromatic accords with Armaf Bucephalus XI, opens on Pineapple, Bergamot and Black Currant too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 27,223 community ratings.
Provides a crisp and refreshing take on the pineapple-forward profile, evoking a similar sense of clean sophistication and balanced fruitiness.
It shares its fruity, sweet and citrus accords with Armaf Bucephalus XI, opens on Pineapple, Bergamot and Black Currant too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,340 community ratings.
Features a bright citrus and pineapple opening that settles into a familiar woody base, reminiscent of the structure found in Bucephalus XI.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and powdery accords with Armaf Bucephalus XI, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,730 community ratings.
Captures the sophisticated blend of citrus and woods, offering a similar depth and longevity that aligns well with the style of Bucephalus XI.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and amber accords with Armaf Bucephalus XI, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 296 community ratings.
Offers a nuanced and slightly smoother interpretation of the fruity-amber theme, sitting comfortably in the same family as the reference scent.
It shares its sweet, citrus and fruity accords with Armaf Bucephalus XI, opens on Pineapple and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,568 community ratings.
Fragrance World Imperium, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 30% less than Armaf Bucephalus XI.
Armaf Club de Nuit Precieux I, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Armaf Bucephalus XI.
Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Armaf Bucephalus XI itself sells from $33.59 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man works out about the same as Armaf Bucephalus XI over a year. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Club de Nuit Precieux I comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Armaf Bucephalus XI notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.