Denim Black: woody, amber and mossy, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Denim Black dupe we found is Avon Black Essential Dark — 78% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Denim Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Denim Black | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon Black Essential Dark | 78% | about $20 (+100%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Delta Parfum Demon Noir | 88% | about $5 (−50%) | 8h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Shirley May Black Market | 87% | about $5 (−50%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Dragon Parfums Dragon Noir | 83% | about $20* (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Evaflor Rankar | 81% | about $15 (+50%) | 3h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Leans into similar woody and aromatic territory, providing a modern, slightly smoother take on the classic masculine profile.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Denim Black, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 124 community ratings.
Captures the earthy, mossy, and aromatic character of Denim Black with a similarly sharp, masculine opening.
It shares its earthy, aromatic and woody accords with Denim Black, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 4 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, spicy, and woody profile of Denim Black, offering a familiar aromatic experience at a very accessible price point.
It shares its aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Denim Black, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 15 community ratings.
Shares the classic fougère-leaning structure of Denim Black, emphasizing woody and fresh spicy notes throughout the wear.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Denim Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 78 community ratings.
A reliable alternative that mirrors the earthy, mossy, and aromatic qualities found in the original scent.
It shares its woody, earthy and aromatic accords with Denim Black, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 5 community ratings.
Shirley May Black Market, at about $5 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Denim Black.
Delta Parfum Demon Noir, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Denim Black.
Delta Parfum Demon Noir, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Avon Black Essential Dark actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Denim Black. 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, these cover it: Delta Parfum Demon Noir (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Denim Black notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.