Dior Eau Noire is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Dior Eau Noire, released in 2004, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Dior Eau Noire: aromatic, soft spicy and lavender, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Dior Eau Noire?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Dior Eau Noire we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Mauboussin Homme — 78% scent match

    Evokes the herbal-and-lavender warmth found in Dior Eau Noire, offering a smooth aromatic presence at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and lavender accords with Dior Eau Noire, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 539 community ratings.

  2. Parfum d'Empire Fougere Bengale — 77% scent match

    Features a rich herbal and spicy character that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Dior Eau Noire.

    It shares its fresh spicy, sweet and herbal accords with Dior Eau Noire, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 838 community ratings.

  3. Hermès Hermessence Brin de Reglisse — 77% scent match

    Leans into a similar herbal lavender and licorice territory reminiscent of Dior Eau Noire.

    It shares its lavender, soft spicy and fresh spicy accords with Dior Eau Noire, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 569 community ratings.

  4. Arte Profumi Velvet Rouge — 75% scent match

    Shares a dense, warm spicy aura that brings to mind the rich base notes of Dior Eau Noire.

    It shares its warm spicy, coffee and fresh spicy accords with Dior Eau Noire, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 273 community ratings.

  5. Amouage Sunshine Man — 74% scent match

    Presents an aromatic and warm spicy sweetness comparable in complexity to Dior Eau Noire.

    It shares its aromatic, sweet and lavender accords with Dior Eau Noire, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,166 community ratings.

Which Dior Eau Noire dupe is cheapest?

Mauboussin Homme, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Dior Eau Noire dupe lasts longest?

Arte Profumi Velvet Rouge, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Dior Eau Noire.

Which Dior Eau Noire dupe is closest to the original?

Mauboussin Homme, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Will a Dior Eau Noire dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Arte Profumi Velvet Rouge (8.6h) and Amouage Sunshine Man (8.0h) — 2 of 5.

Dior Eau Noire notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-27.