Mandarina Duck Cool Black: released in 2013, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mandarina Duck Cool Black dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Glacier Pour Homme — 81% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mandarina Duck Cool Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mandarina Duck Cool Black | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Glacier Pour Homme | 81% | about $25* | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Nikos Sculpture Homme | 80% | about $25* | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Jaguar Classic Black | 78% | about $20 (−20%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Cuba Paris Cuba Prestige Platinum | 78% | about $10 (−60%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Ulric de Varens UDV | 76% | about $20* (−20%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Leans into sweet mint, crisp bergamot, and soft woods, channeling the airy, aromatic profile that Cool Black is known for.
It shares its aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Mandarina Duck Cool Black, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 190 community ratings.
Shares the crisp citrus opening and clean aromatic base of Mandarina Duck Cool Black, settling into a bright Mediterranean feel.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Mandarina Duck Cool Black, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,166 community ratings.
Offers an aromatic, modern blend of fresh citrus, black pepper, and clean cedar in the same masculine vein as Cool Black.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Mandarina Duck Cool Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,443 community ratings.
Evokes a clean, powdery fresh feel with zesty citrus and subtle florals echoing the violet-tinged heart of Cool Black.
It shares its citrus, floral and woody accords with Mandarina Duck Cool Black, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 160 community ratings.
Delivers an energetic blast of citrus, spicy pepper, and woody moss that echoes the sporty, easygoing character of Cool Black.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Mandarina Duck Cool Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 723 community ratings.
Cuba Paris Cuba Prestige Platinum, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Mandarina Duck Cool Black.
Maison Alhambra Glacier Pour Homme, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Mandarina Duck Cool Black.
Maison Alhambra Glacier Pour Homme, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Glacier Pour Homme works out about the same as Mandarina Duck Cool Black over a year. 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. Maison Alhambra Glacier Pour Homme comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mandarina Duck Cool Black notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-16.