Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men: released in 2005, citrus, aromatic and leather, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 83% | about $30* (−25%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal | 78% | about $35* (−12%) | 8h vs 6h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Tres Nuit Lyric | 77% | about $30* (−25%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Soir | 70% | about $25* (−37%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Versencia Noir | 72% | about $25* (−37%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar dark, leathery, and resinous character to Aigner Black, offering a bold and smoky profile at a lower price point.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and leather accords with Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,558 community ratings.
Evokes the deep, woody, and leathery intensity found in Aigner Black, leaning into a similarly masculine and aromatic territory.
It shares its leather, fresh spicy and woody accords with Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 558 community ratings.
Captures the aromatic and green freshness of the original, providing a similar crisp opening that settles into a woody base.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 334 community ratings.
Presents a dark, leathery, and slightly spicy profile that sits in the same family as the original fragrance.
It shares its amber, woody and fresh spicy accords with Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 175 community ratings.
Offers a similar blend of citrus and dark, woody undertones that mirror the masculine structure of Aigner Black.
It shares its fresh spicy accords with Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 60 community ratings.
Fragrance World Soir, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men.
Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition saves you about $20 a year against Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men. 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: Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.