Paris Elysees Handsome Black: released in 2015, tropical, fruity and woody, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Paris Elysees Handsome Black dupe we found is O Boticário Malbec Noir — 82% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Paris Elysees Handsome Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Paris Elysees Handsome Black | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O Boticário Malbec Noir | 82% | about $45 (+200%) | 8h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Ralph Lauren Polo Black | 80% | about $60 (+300%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Gisada Ambassador Men | 77% | about $120* (+700%) | 8h vs 4h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Avon 300 Km/h | 83% | about $15 | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Paris Elysees Vodka Pink | 78% | about $10 (−33%) | 6h vs 4h | 5/10 |
Features a moody wood and fruit character that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Paris Elysees Handsome Black.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Paris Elysees Handsome Black, lasts about 8h against 4h and carries 1,100 community ratings.
A slightly richer designer alternative that captures the lush fruity-woody essence found in Paris Elysees Handsome Black.
It shares its tropical, fruity and woody accords with Paris Elysees Handsome Black, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,857 community ratings.
Presents a punchy, fruit-forward opening reminiscent of the brighter tropical elements in Paris Elysees Handsome Black.
It shares its fruity, tropical and sweet accords with Paris Elysees Handsome Black, lasts about 8h against 4h and carries 3,597 community ratings.
Shares the brand's signature accessible formulation style, leaning into similar clean aromatic territory as Paris Elysees Handsome Black.
It shares its woody, mossy and aromatic accords with Paris Elysees Handsome Black, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 44 community ratings.
Evokes the vibrant citrus and sporty freshness of Paris Elysees Handsome Black, sharing a similar energetic everyday appeal.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Paris Elysees Handsome Black, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 237 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Paris Elysees Vodka Pink, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Paris Elysees Handsome Black.
O Boticário Malbec Noir, at about 8h on skin, against about 4h for Paris Elysees Handsome Black.
Avon 300 Km/h, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — O Boticário Malbec Noir actually costs about $45 a year MORE than Paris Elysees Handsome Black. 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. O Boticário Malbec Noir comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Paris Elysees Handsome Black notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.