Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition: released in 2022, powdery, violet and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition dupe we found is Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Man — 78% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Man | 78% | about $30* (−14%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Zara Absolutely Dark | 75% | about $30* (−14%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Azzaro Sport Eau de Toilette | 70% | about $20 (−43%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Liz Claiborne Claiborne Sport | 72% | about $15 (−57%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Venetian | 83% | about $20 (−43%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the woody and aromatic nuances found in the reference, providing a versatile and modern scent experience.
It shares its woody, sweet and musky accords with Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 476 community ratings.
Leans into similar woody and musky territory, offering a straightforward and approachable masculine scent.
It lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 454 community ratings.
Provides a crisp, energetic take on the aromatic profile, reminiscent of the fresher side of the reference.
It shares its citrus, woody and powdery accords with Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 833 community ratings.
Shares a similar woody and aromatic character to the reference, offering a clean, masculine profile at a very accessible price point.
It shares its citrus and woody accords with Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition, opens on Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 88 community ratings.
Captures a fresh, sporty essence that aligns with the lighter, aromatic facets of the reference.
It shares its musky, woody and powdery accords with Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 252 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Liz Claiborne Claiborne Sport, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition.
Armaf Venetian, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition.
Armaf Venetian, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition itself sells from $16.09 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Man saves you about $10 a year against Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition. 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. Armaf Venetian comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.