Paglieri Genua dupe — cheaper alternatives

Paglieri Genua: released in 2016, woody, amber and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Paglieri Genua dupe?

The closest Paglieri Genua dupe we found is Dolce&Gabbana The One Royal Night — 84% match, about $115 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Paglieri Genua 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 Paglieri GenuaProjection
1Dolce&Gabbana The One Royal Night84%about $115 (+283%)6h vs 6h7/10
2Serge Lutens Poivre Noir84%about $150 (+400%)6h vs 6h8/10
3Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia III82%about $230 (+667%)7h vs 6h7/10
4Escentric Molecules Escentric 0481%about $160 (+433%)6h vs 6h7/10
5Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation78%about $20* (−33%)5h vs 6h6/10
  1. Dolce&Gabbana The One Royal Night — 84% scent match

    Shares a similar rich amber and warm spicy resinous depth reminiscent of Paglieri Genua.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Paglieri Genua, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,279 community ratings.

  2. Serge Lutens Poivre Noir — 84% scent match

    Showcases a pronounced spicy and woody intensity reminiscent of the heart notes in Paglieri Genua.

    It shares its fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords with Paglieri Genua, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 437 community ratings.

  3. Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia III — 82% scent match

    A luxurious take on the balsamic and aromatic qualities that define Paglieri Genua.

    It shares its amber, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Paglieri Genua, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 216 community ratings.

  4. Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 — 81% scent match

    Leans into similar aromatic and woody territory as Paglieri Genua with a clean structural vibe.

    It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Paglieri Genua, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,920 community ratings.

  5. Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation — 78% scent match

    Evokes the warm spicy and aromatic character of Paglieri Genua, offering a budget-friendly woody profile.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords with Paglieri Genua, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 946 community ratings.

Which Paglieri Genua dupe is cheapest?

Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Paglieri Genua.

Which Paglieri Genua dupe lasts longest?

Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia III, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Paglieri Genua.

Which Paglieri Genua dupe is closest to the original?

Dolce&Gabbana The One Royal Night, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Paglieri Genua dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dolce&Gabbana The One Royal Night actually costs about $125 a year MORE than Paglieri Genua. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Paglieri Genua dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia III comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-09-29.