Gilles Cantuel Arsenal, released in 1996, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Gilles Cantuel Arsenal: woody, aromatic and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Gilles Cantuel Arsenal we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
Shares the classic aromatic, citrus, and lavender-driven character of the 1994 formulation, evoking a similar barbershop feel.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Gilles Cantuel Arsenal, opens on Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 3,495 community ratings.
Combines fresh citrus and green facets with an earthy dry-down that sits comfortably in the same fragrance family.
It shares its aromatic, green and citrus accords with Gilles Cantuel Arsenal, opens on Galbanum and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 684 community ratings.
Presents a vibrant, spiced citrus opening reminiscent of the aromatic punch found in Arsenal.
It shares its anis, lavender and citrus accords with Gilles Cantuel Arsenal, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,601 community ratings.
Leans into a comparable blend of aromatic herbs and woods, creating a familiar refreshing impression.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and lavender accords with Gilles Cantuel Arsenal, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 378 community ratings.
Builds on a similar woody and aromatic structure, offering a slightly richer and more modern aromatic depth.
It shares its aromatic, green and lavender accords with Gilles Cantuel Arsenal, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,766 community ratings.
Tous Man Intense, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).
Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme (1994), at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Gilles Cantuel Arsenal.
Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme (1994), at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dolce&Gabbana Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme (1994) actually costs about $90 a year MORE than Gilles Cantuel Arsenal. 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. Dolce&Gabbana Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme (1994) comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Gilles Cantuel Arsenal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.