Diesel Bad: released in 2016, aromatic, woody and lavender, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Diesel Bad dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated — 79% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Diesel Bad dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Diesel Bad | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated | 79% | about $20 (−20%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Azzaro Wanted | 75% | about $65* (+160%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Rabanne Invictus | 75% | about $75* (+200%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Jimmy Choo Man Intense | 74% | about $55 (+120%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Zara Night Pour Homme II | 84% | about $25* | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Brings a vibrant aromatic and spicy energy that sits in the same family as Diesel Bad.
It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Diesel Bad, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 290 community ratings.
Delivers a spicy and woody resonance reminiscent of the warmer aspects of Diesel Bad.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Diesel Bad, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 5,266 community ratings.
Features a bold aromatic presence that connects to the vibrant energy of Diesel Bad.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Diesel Bad, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 14,787 community ratings.
Explores a similar aromatic and warm spicy territory in line with Diesel Bad.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords with Diesel Bad, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,327 community ratings.
Evokes the aromatic and warm spicy character of Diesel Bad, offering a smooth ambery impression.
It shares its citrus, lavender and aromatic accords with Diesel Bad, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 944 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Lattafa Perfumes Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Diesel Bad.
Azzaro Wanted, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Diesel Bad.
Zara Night Pour Homme II, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Diesel Bad itself sells from $27.29 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated saves you about $5 a year against Diesel Bad. 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. Azzaro Wanted comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Diesel Bad notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.