In The Box Versus Pour Homme dupe — cheaper alternatives

In The Box Versus Pour Homme: released in 2019, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good In The Box Versus Pour Homme dupe?

The closest In The Box Versus Pour Homme dupe we found is Nuancielo Alpha — 90% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best In The Box Versus Pour Homme 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 In The Box Versus Pour HommeProjection
1Nuancielo Alpha90%about $30* (+20%)6h vs 6h6/10
2La Rive Absolute Sport88%about $20* (−20%)4h vs 6h5/10
3Thera Cosméticos Lode87%about $20* (−20%)5h vs 6h6/10
4Armaf Blue Homme86%about $20* (−20%)5h vs 6h6/10
5Zara Man Silver85%about $254h vs 6h6/10
  1. Nuancielo Alpha — 90% scent match

    Captures the crisp bergamot, neroli, and smooth musky cedar notes of Versus Pour Homme with impressive freshness.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with In The Box Versus Pour Homme, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 189 community ratings.

  2. La Rive Absolute Sport — 88% scent match

    Evokes the bright Mediterranean citrus and clean floral undertones of Versus Pour Homme with an invigorating finish.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with In The Box Versus Pour Homme, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 237 community ratings.

  3. Thera Cosméticos Lode — 87% scent match

    Delivers a vibrant citrus opening balanced by soft hyacinth and clean woods in the same spirit as Versus Pour Homme.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with In The Box Versus Pour Homme, opens on Bergamot and Neroli too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 111 community ratings.

  4. Armaf Blue Homme — 86% scent match

    Blends sparkling citrus top notes with a clean neroli and cedar heart, providing a similar crisp aura to Versus Pour Homme.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with In The Box Versus Pour Homme, opens on Bergamot and Neroli too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 347 community ratings.

  5. Zara Man Silver — 85% scent match

    Offers a fresh, soapy citrus bouquet with a gentle woody dry-down reminiscent of Versus Pour Homme.

    It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with In The Box Versus Pour Homme, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 376 community ratings.

Which In The Box Versus Pour Homme dupe is cheapest?

La Rive Absolute Sport, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than In The Box Versus Pour Homme.

Which In The Box Versus Pour Homme dupe lasts longest?

Nuancielo Alpha, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for In The Box Versus Pour Homme.

Which In The Box Versus Pour Homme dupe is closest to the original?

Nuancielo Alpha, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a In The Box Versus Pour Homme dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nuancielo Alpha actually costs about $10 a year MORE than In The Box Versus Pour Homme. 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.

Will a In The Box Versus Pour Homme dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Nuancielo Alpha comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

In The Box Versus Pour Homme notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-10.