Paris Elysees Black Shark: released in 2015, woody, patchouli and balsamic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Paris Elysees Black Shark dupe we found is I-Scents Premium Excess Pour Homme — 83% match, about $10 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Paris Elysees Black Shark dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Paris Elysees Black Shark | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O Boticário Capricho Rock | 78% | about $20 (+33%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Avon Signature | 68% | about $15 | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | I-Scents Premium Excess Pour Homme | 83% | about $10 (−33%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Hinode Feelin' Sexy For Him | 73% | about $15 | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Tufi Duek Forum Jeans in Blue | 63% | about $15 | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Captures the aromatic and woody character of Black Shark, offering a similar spicy-patchouli profile at a very accessible price point.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords with Paris Elysees Black Shark, opens on Sage too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 19 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, spicy, and woody nuances found in Black Shark, leaning into a similar aromatic and balsamic territory.
It shares its woody and citrus accords with Paris Elysees Black Shark, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 92 community ratings.
Shares the earthy, aromatic, and woody spirit of Black Shark, providing a straightforward and budget-friendly alternative.
It shares its woody, earthy and patchouli accords with Paris Elysees Black Shark, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 454 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
A woody and aromatic composition that sits in the same family as Black Shark, offering a familiar earthy patchouli base.
It shares its woody, citrus and patchouli accords with Paris Elysees Black Shark, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 403 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Presents a woody and aromatic profile that echoes the herbal and spicy character of Black Shark.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Paris Elysees Black Shark, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 68 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
I-Scents Premium Excess Pour Homme, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Paris Elysees Black Shark.
Hinode Feelin' Sexy For Him, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Paris Elysees Black Shark.
I-Scents Premium Excess Pour Homme, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — O Boticário Capricho Rock actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Paris Elysees Black Shark. 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. Hinode Feelin' Sexy For Him comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Paris Elysees Black Shark notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.