Creation Lamis Pure Black: released in 2013, woody, aromatic and warm spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Creation Lamis Pure Black dupe we found is Cuba Paris Cuba Black — 80% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Creation Lamis Pure Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Creation Lamis Pure Black | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba Paris Cuba Black | 80% | about $25* (+67%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Creation Lamis Artistic Men | 86% | about $10 (−33%) | 10h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Milton Lloyd DNA | 83% | about $10 (−33%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Avon Black Essential | 80% | about $10 (−33%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Shirley May Dark Fire | 79% | about $10 (−33%) | 3h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Provides a similar spicy and woody masculine impression reminiscent of Pure Black in an accessible format.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Creation Lamis Pure Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 349 community ratings.
Shares the same house DNA as Pure Black, offering a familiar aromatic and woody profile.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Creation Lamis Pure Black, lasts about 10h against 5h and carries 2 community ratings.
Leans into similar dark aromatic territory as Pure Black, focusing on dense green and woody accords.
It shares its sweet accords with Creation Lamis Pure Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 32 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option bringing out the mossy and herbal nuances associated with Pure Black.
It shares its aromatic and fruity accords with Creation Lamis Pure Black, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 94 community ratings.
Captures the heavy aromatic and woody framework that defines the Pure Black experience.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Creation Lamis Pure Black, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 1 community ratings.
Shirley May Dark Fire, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Creation Lamis Pure Black.
Creation Lamis Artistic Men, at about 10h on skin, against about 5h for Creation Lamis Pure Black.
Creation Lamis Artistic Men, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Cuba Paris Cuba Black actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Creation Lamis Pure Black. 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, these cover it: Creation Lamis Artistic Men (9.5h) — 1 of 5.
Creation Lamis Pure Black notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-14.