Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme: released in 1991, citrus, mossy and lavender, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme dupe we found is Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir — 86% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir | 86% | about $55* (−70%) | 5h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Lomani pour Homme | 82% | about $20* (−89%) | 5h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Caesars World Caesars Man | 80% | about $20* (−89%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Jacques Bogart One Man Show | 77% | about $20 (−89%) | 7h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Coty Aspen For Men | 76% | about $10* (−95%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Evokes the dark, mossy lavender and aromatic herbal bite of Duc de Vervins L'Extreme with a punchy traditional fougère character.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 7,944 community ratings.
Delivers a bright, herbal opening of citrus and lavender over an earthy, moss-laden base reminiscent of Duc de Vervins L'Extreme.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,026 community ratings.
Shares the rich barbershop oakmoss and aromatic spice profile of Duc de Vervins L'Extreme with robust herbal warmth.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 281 community ratings.
Offers an intensely green, spicy, and moss-heavy aroma that mirrors the powerhouse aromatic presence of Duc de Vervins L'Extreme.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and earthy accords with Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,863 community ratings.
Provides a brisk, herbal freshness layered over aromatic lavender and clean woods that leans into a similar forest-like aesthetic.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,888 community ratings.
Coty Aspen For Men, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme.
Jacques Bogart One Man Show, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme.
Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme itself sells from $114.79 (120 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir saves you about $190 a year against Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme. 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. Jacques Bogart One Man Show comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.