MTV Perfumes MTV Man: released in 2015, citrus, woody and patchouli, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest MTV Perfumes MTV Man dupe we found is Ferrari Man in Red — 84% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best MTV Perfumes MTV Man dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs MTV Perfumes MTV Man | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrari Man in Red | 84% | about $25* (+25%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Rabanne Black XS | 80% | about $85* (+325%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Antonio Banderas The Golden Secret | 79% | about $20* | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Police TO BE The King | 76% | about $20 | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Diesel Only The Brave Tattoo | 81% | about $45* (+125%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the fruity apple and warm spicy character of MTV Man, leaning into a similarly vibrant red fruit opening.
It shares its fruity, sweet and citrus accords with MTV Perfumes MTV Man, opens on Red Apple too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 251 community ratings.
Features a similar fruity and woody sweetness reminiscent of MTV Man, backed by subtle patchouli undertones.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and citrus accords with MTV Perfumes MTV Man, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,199 community ratings.
Recalls the warm spicy and tobacco-laced dry-down of MTV Man, offering a similarly cozy evening feel.
It shares its fresh spicy, fruity and woody accords with MTV Perfumes MTV Man, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,956 community ratings.
In the same family as MTV Man, blending bright fruity openings with a heavier resinous and woody trail.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with MTV Perfumes MTV Man, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 350 community ratings.
Shares the sweet apple and pepper-infused warmth found in MTV Man, wrapped in a smooth resinous base.
It shares its fruity, tobacco and sweet accords with MTV Perfumes MTV Man, opens on Red Apple and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,401 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Antonio Banderas The Golden Secret, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Ferrari Man in Red, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for MTV Perfumes MTV Man.
Ferrari Man in Red, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ferrari Ferrari Man in Red actually costs about $5 a year MORE than MTV Perfumes MTV 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Ferrari Ferrari Man in Red comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
MTV Perfumes MTV Man notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-26.