Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black: released in 2015, woody, aromatic and caramel, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black dupe we found is Sapil Bound For Men — 84% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sapil Bound For Men | 84% | about $25* (−17%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky | 81% | about $45* (+50%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Karl Lagerfeld for Him | 79% | about $30* | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Kenneth Cole Black | 77% | about $30 | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Derby Club House Gold Men | 76% | about $25 (−17%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the warm aromatic and sweet character of Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black, offering a similarly smooth and inviting presence.
It shares its amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 400 community ratings.
Shares a vibrant citrus and sweet warmth reminiscent of Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black, leaning into a bold and modern profile.
It shares its citrus, caramel and amber accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 3,771 community ratings.
Brings a similar aromatic and woody structure to the skin as Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black, with a clean and understated finish.
It shares its powdery, violet and woody accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 787 community ratings.
Offers a smooth woody and spicy ambiance that sits comfortably in the same family as Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black.
It shares its powdery and woody accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 907 community ratings.
Delivers a sweet and warm amber presence that echoes the cozy dry-down found in Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords with Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 127 community ratings.
Armaf Derby Club House Gold Men, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black.
Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black.
Sapil Bound For Men, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sapil Bound For Men saves you about $5 a year against Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black. 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 Odyssey Mandarin Sky comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.