Intelligent Hydrogen: released in 2023, citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Intelligent Hydrogen dupe we found is Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme — 89% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Intelligent Hydrogen dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Intelligent Hydrogen | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme | 89% | about $75* (+275%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Burberry Mr. Burberry Indigo | 85% | about $45 (+125%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Paris Elysees Blue Caviar For Men | 87% | about $10 (−50%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Milton Lloyd The Man Silver | 86% | about $20* | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Jean Marc Paris Sexy Sweet | 83% | about $20 | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Shares the familiar spicy ginger, violet leaf, and warm tonka framework found in Intelligent Hydrogen.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Intelligent Hydrogen, opens on Ginger, Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 11,737 community ratings.
Leans into a similar fresh, herbal, and aquatic character reminiscent of Intelligent Hydrogen's daytime appeal.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Intelligent Hydrogen, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,145 community ratings.
Evokes the bright citrus and fresh aromatic balance of Intelligent Hydrogen, settling into a clean and easygoing woody finish.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Intelligent Hydrogen, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 19 community ratings.
Captures the crisp citrus and spicy aromatic essence of Intelligent Hydrogen at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its sweet accords with Intelligent Hydrogen, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 80 community ratings.
Offers a sweet, aromatic freshness that echoes the lively opening and cozy base of Intelligent Hydrogen.
It shares its fresh, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Intelligent Hydrogen, opens on Ginger and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 10 community ratings.
Paris Elysees Blue Caviar For Men, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Intelligent Hydrogen.
Milton Lloyd The Man Silver, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Intelligent Hydrogen.
Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme actually costs about $80 a year MORE than Intelligent Hydrogen. 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, these cover it: Milton Lloyd The Man Silver (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Intelligent Hydrogen notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.