Kenneth Cole New York Men dupe — closest scent matches

Kenneth Cole New York Men: released in 2002, aromatic, citrus and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Kenneth Cole New York Men dupe?

The closest Kenneth Cole New York Men scent match we found is Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme — 77% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Kenneth Cole New York Men 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 Kenneth Cole New York MenProjection
1Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme77%about $55 (+175%)5h vs 5h4/10
2True Religion Men76%about $25 (+25%)4h vs 5h7/10
3M. Micallef Osaïto75%about $65 (+225%)5h vs 5h7/10
4Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club73%about $85* (+325%)5h vs 5h7/10
5Perry Ellis 360° for Men73%about $35 (+75%)5h vs 5h7/10
  1. Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme — 77% scent match

    Leans into the same aquatic and earthy territory as Kenneth Cole New York Men, offering a deeper ocean-mineral facet.

    It shares its citrus, marine and aromatic accords with Kenneth Cole New York Men, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 8,054 community ratings.

  2. True Religion Men — 76% scent match

    Evokes a similar sporty, fruit-kissed freshness found in Kenneth Cole New York Men, backed by a straightforward amber touch.

    It shares its earthy, citrus and woody accords with Kenneth Cole New York Men, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 335 community ratings.

  3. M. Micallef Osaïto — 75% scent match

    Captures a sophisticated marine and citrus aura that sits in the same versatile family as Kenneth Cole New York Men.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and powdery accords with Kenneth Cole New York Men, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 434 community ratings.

  4. Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club — 73% scent match

    Offers a modern, aromatic woody take that shares the clean, dressed-up vibe of Kenneth Cole New York Men.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Kenneth Cole New York Men, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,190 community ratings.

  5. Perry Ellis 360° for Men — 73% scent match

    Blends fresh citrus and aquatic nuances in a manner reminiscent of the overall structure of Kenneth Cole New York Men.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Kenneth Cole New York Men, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 843 community ratings.

Which Kenneth Cole New York Men dupe is cheapest?

True Religion Men, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Kenneth Cole New York Men's own estimate.

Which Kenneth Cole New York Men dupe lasts longest?

M. Micallef Osaïto, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Kenneth Cole New York Men.

Which Kenneth Cole New York Men dupe is closest to the original?

Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme, at 77% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Kenneth Cole New York Men dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme actually costs about $50 a year MORE than Kenneth Cole New York Men. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Kenneth Cole New York Men dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. M. Micallef Osaïto comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Kenneth Cole New York Men notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-09.