Avon Simply Because for Him, released in 2010, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Avon Simply Because for Him: fresh spicy, aromatic and woody, about 3h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Avon Simply Because for Him we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:
Shares the crisp, aquatic, and aromatic energy of Simply Because for Him, offering a similar refreshing and sporty character.
It shares its aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords with Avon Simply Because for Him, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 102 community ratings.
Evokes the fresh, spicy, and citrus-driven profile of Simply Because for Him, leaning into a similar clean and approachable masculine scent.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Avon Simply Because for Him, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 1,373 community ratings.
Leans into the same aquatic and fresh-spicy territory as Simply Because for Him, providing a breezy and energetic aromatic experience.
It shares its aromatic, green and citrus accords with Avon Simply Because for Him, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 277 community ratings.
A budget-friendly aromatic option that mirrors the fresh, citrus, and green notes found in Simply Because for Him.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Avon Simply Because for Him, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 1,007 community ratings.
Captures the bright, green, and citrus-forward opening of Simply Because for Him with a clean, everyday aromatic feel.
It shares its citrus, lavender and woody accords with Avon Simply Because for Him, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 16 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Adidas Ice Dive, at about $5 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Avon Simply Because for Him.
Avon 300 Km/h Surfer, at about 5h on skin, against about 3h for Avon Simply Because for Him.
Avon 300 Km/h Surfer, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Avon 300 Km/h Surfer saves you about $5 a year against Avon Simply Because for Him. 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. Avon 300 Km/h Surfer comes closest at 4.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Avon Simply Because for Him notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.