Faberlic 8 Element Cologne dupe — closest scent matches

Faberlic 8 Element Cologne: released in 2018, citrus, aromatic and earthy, about 2h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Faberlic 8 Element Cologne dupe?

The closest Faberlic 8 Element Cologne scent match we found is Benetton United Dreams Men Aim High — 81% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Faberlic 8 Element Cologne dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Faberlic 8 Element CologneProjection
1Benetton United Dreams Men Aim High81%about $20 (+33%)5h vs 2h6/10
2Jimmy Choo Man79%about $45 (+200%)4h vs 2h7/10
3Carolina Herrera 212 Men78%about $75* (+400%)6h vs 2h7/10
4Faberlic Glorious89%about $25 (+67%)5h vs 2h6/10
5Avon Elite Gentleman Weekend84%about $20 (+33%)4h vs 2h6/10
  1. Benetton United Dreams Men Aim High — 81% scent match

    Brings a similar bright blend of citrus and aromatic notes that echoes the refreshing spirit of 8 Element Cologne.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Faberlic 8 Element Cologne, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 601 community ratings.

  2. Jimmy Choo Man — 79% scent match

    Features a clean, fruity-aromatic opening that feels reminiscent of the everyday wearability found in 8 Element Cologne.

    It shares its lavender accords with Faberlic 8 Element Cologne, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 1,864 community ratings.

  3. Carolina Herrera 212 Men — 78% scent match

    Presents a sophisticated green and citrus profile in the same broad aromatic family as 8 Element Cologne.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Faberlic 8 Element Cologne, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 8,946 community ratings.

  4. Faberlic Glorious — 89% scent match

    Shares the vibrant citrus and crisp aromatic freshness of 8 Element Cologne, landing in a very similar energetic territory.

    It shares its aromatic, amber and citrus accords with Faberlic 8 Element Cologne, opens on Lime and Apple too, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 14 community ratings.

  5. Avon Elite Gentleman Weekend — 84% scent match

    Evokes the relaxed aquatic and citrus-forward character of 8 Element Cologne with a smooth, casual dry-down.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with Faberlic 8 Element Cologne, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 30 community ratings.

Which Faberlic 8 Element Cologne dupe is cheapest?

Benetton United Dreams Men Aim High, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Faberlic 8 Element Cologne's own estimate.

Which Faberlic 8 Element Cologne dupe lasts longest?

Carolina Herrera 212 Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 2h for Faberlic 8 Element Cologne.

Which Faberlic 8 Element Cologne dupe is closest to the original?

Faberlic Glorious, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Faberlic 8 Element Cologne dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Benetton United Dreams Men Aim High actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Faberlic 8 Element Cologne. 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.

Will a Faberlic 8 Element Cologne dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Carolina Herrera 212 Men comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Faberlic 8 Element Cologne notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-18.