Paloma Picasso Minotaure: released in 1992, aromatic, vanilla and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Paloma Picasso Minotaure dupe we found is Nikos Sculpture Homme — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Paloma Picasso Minotaure dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Paloma Picasso Minotaure | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikos Sculpture Homme | 83% | about $25* (−50%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo | 78% | about $50* | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Nicole Miller for Men | 78% | about $20 (−60%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Avon Mesmerize | 73% | about $20* (−60%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Alfred Dunhill Desire for a Man | 72% | about $30 (−40%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
Shares a similar aromatic and sweet citrus character, evoking the warm, powdery vanilla base found in Minotaure.
It shares its amber, aromatic and vanilla accords with Paloma Picasso Minotaure, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,166 community ratings.
A staple in the same family, offering a sweet, balsamic, and woody experience that mirrors the warmth of Minotaure.
It shares its woody, amber and aromatic accords with Paloma Picasso Minotaure, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,599 community ratings.
A classic, affordable option that leans into the same sweet, woody, and fruity territory as the reference.
It shares its powdery, woody and amber accords with Paloma Picasso Minotaure, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 251 community ratings.
Offers a warm, spicy, and ambery profile that feels reminiscent of the oriental structure of Minotaure.
It shares its amber, woody and fruity accords with Paloma Picasso Minotaure, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 481 community ratings.
Features a prominent sweet and fruity opening that transitions into a woody base, echoing the general vibe of the reference.
It shares its vanilla, fruity and woody accords with Paloma Picasso Minotaure, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,215 community ratings.
Nicole Miller for Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Paloma Picasso Minotaure.
Alfred Dunhill Desire for a Man, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Paloma Picasso Minotaure.
Nikos Sculpture Homme, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Paloma Picasso Minotaure itself sells from $22.95 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nikos Sculpture Homme saves you about $35 a year against Paloma Picasso Minotaure. 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. Alfred Dunhill Desire for a Man comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Paloma Picasso Minotaure notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.