Mexx Cocktail Summer Man dupe — closest scent matches

Mexx Cocktail Summer Man: released in 2017, aquatic, fruity and marine, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Mexx Cocktail Summer Man dupe?

The closest Mexx Cocktail Summer Man scent match we found is Versace Pour Homme — 76% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Mexx Cocktail Summer Man 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 Mexx Cocktail Summer ManProjection
1Versace Pour Homme76%about $85* (+325%)5h vs 4h7/10
2Calvin Klein CK One Summer 202176%about $35 (+75%)4h vs 4h6/10
3Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio75%about $65* (+225%)5h vs 4h8/10
4Davidoff Cool Water Intense73%about $45* (+125%)7h vs 4h7/10
5Armaf Tres Nuit71%about $25* (+25%)5h vs 4h6/10
  1. Versace Pour Homme — 76% scent match

    Evokes the clean, bright citrus and aromatic feel of Mexx Cocktail Summer Man with an upscale soapy edge.

    It shares its aromatic and fresh accords with Mexx Cocktail Summer Man, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 21,534 community ratings.

  2. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2021 — 76% scent match

    Captures a similar lively burst of green apple and summer fruits reminiscent of Mexx Cocktail Summer Man.

    It shares its aquatic, fruity and aromatic accords with Mexx Cocktail Summer Man, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 392 community ratings.

  3. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio — 75% scent match

    Shares the refreshing marine and ozonic character found in Mexx Cocktail Summer Man.

    It shares its aromatic, marine and fresh accords with Mexx Cocktail Summer Man, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 24,626 community ratings.

  4. Davidoff Cool Water Intense — 73% scent match

    Brings a sweeter tropical fruit wave that sits in the same family as Mexx Cocktail Summer Man.

    It shares its sweet accords with Mexx Cocktail Summer Man, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 3,842 community ratings.

  5. Armaf Tres Nuit — 71% scent match

    Offers a crisp, green aquatic profile comparable to the refreshing spirit of Mexx Cocktail Summer Man.

    It shares its aromatic accords with Mexx Cocktail Summer Man, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,389 community ratings.

Which Mexx Cocktail Summer Man dupe is cheapest?

Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Mexx Cocktail Summer Man's own estimate.

Which Mexx Cocktail Summer Man dupe lasts longest?

Davidoff Cool Water Intense, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Mexx Cocktail Summer Man.

Which Mexx Cocktail Summer Man dupe is closest to the original?

Versace Pour Homme, at 76% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Mexx Cocktail Summer Man dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Versace Versace Pour Homme actually costs about $90 a year MORE than Mexx Cocktail Summer 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.

Will a Mexx Cocktail Summer Man dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Davidoff Cool Water Intense comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Mexx Cocktail Summer Man notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-26.