John Richmond Black Metal Man: released in 2022, violet, powdery and iris, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest John Richmond Black Metal Man dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro — 72% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best John Richmond Black Metal Man dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs John Richmond Black Metal Man | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro | 72% | about $25* (−29%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Futura La Homme | 71% | about $30* (−14%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World iS Intense | 83% | about $30* (−14%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Expose Intense | 80% | about $30* (−14%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World iS Intense | 77% | about $30* (−14%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
While leaning slightly fresher, it touches on the woody and aromatic nuances that complement the earthy, powdery structure of the reference.
It lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 184 community ratings.
Provides a balanced, powdery, and woody experience that echoes the refined masculine character of the reference scent.
It shares its iris, powdery and woody accords with John Richmond Black Metal Man, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 335 community ratings.
Captures the powdery iris and leather character reminiscent of Dior Homme Intense, offering a sophisticated profile at a much more accessible price point.
It opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 5 community ratings.
Evokes the earthy, iris-forward elegance found in high-end masculine scents, providing a smooth and powdery experience that leans into similar territory.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with John Richmond Black Metal Man, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 71 community ratings.
Offers a similar blend of warm spices and leather, reminiscent of the sophisticated, powdery masculine style found in Valentino Uomo Intense.
It opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 5 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 30% less than John Richmond Black Metal Man.
Fragrance World iS Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for John Richmond Black Metal Man.
Fragrance World iS Intense, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro saves you about $15 a year against John Richmond Black Metal Man. 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: Fragrance World iS Intense (8.0h) and Fragrance World iS Intense (8.0h) — 2 of 5.
John Richmond Black Metal Man notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.