Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men: released in 2008, ozonic, citrus and fresh, about 3h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men dupe we found is Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Love & Luck for Men — 87% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Love & Luck for Men | 87% | about $25* | 5h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Sean John Unforgivable | 85% | about $30* (+20%) | 5h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone | 84% | about $35* (+40%) | 6h vs 3h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Paris Hilton for Men | 82% | about $20 (−20%) | 5h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Candie's Men | 81% | about $15 (−40%) | 6h vs 3h | 5/10 |
Evokes the bright, ozonic citrus and sweet melon vibe of Exceptional Because You Are For Men, with a casual, breezy dry-down.
It shares its citrus, woody and sweet accords with Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 1,173 community ratings.
Shares the sparkling citrus, green violet leaf, and fresh aquatic undertones of Exceptional Because You Are For Men.
It shares its citrus, woody and sweet accords with Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 1,853 community ratings.
Captures the salty marine, melon, and citrus character that heavily inspires the profile of Exceptional Because You Are For Men.
It shares its woody, fruity and citrus accords with Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 4,649 community ratings.
Delivers a sweet, airy melon and cucumber-like freshness that aligns closely with the ozonic, fruity character of Exceptional Because You Are For Men.
It shares its green, fruity and woody accords with Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 1,127 community ratings.
Offers a similarly bright, youthful blend of fresh melon and green notes reminiscent of Exceptional Because You Are For Men.
It shares its woody, ozonic and aquatic accords with Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 148 community ratings.
Candie's Men, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men.
Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone, at about 6h on skin, against about 3h for Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men.
Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Love & Luck for Men, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Christian Audigier Ed Hardy Love & Luck for Men works out about the same as Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men over a year. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Exceptional Parfums Exceptional Because You Are For Men notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-10.