Perry Ellis Cobalt: released in 2014, woody, citrus and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Perry Ellis Cobalt dupe we found is Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue — 78% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Perry Ellis Cobalt dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Perry Ellis Cobalt | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue | 78% | about $45 (+50%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Sean John Unforgivable | 77% | about $30* | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Hugo Boss Hugo Dark Blue | 72% | about $30 | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Nautica Life | 71% | about $20 (−33%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | John Varvatos | 70% | about $40 (+33%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Evokes the fresh aromatic and citrus character of Perry Ellis Cobalt, featuring a deeper woody and musky dry-down.
It shares its amber, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Perry Ellis Cobalt, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 24,403 community ratings.
Shares a similar bright citrus and fruit opening to Perry Ellis Cobalt, transitioning into a warm amber base.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Perry Ellis Cobalt, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,853 community ratings.
Brings a comparable ginger and woody depth reminiscent of Perry Ellis Cobalt, though with a sweeter kick.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with Perry Ellis Cobalt, opens on Ginger too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,715 community ratings.
Leans into similar aromatic and fresh spicy territory as Perry Ellis Cobalt with a lighter everyday feel.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Perry Ellis Cobalt, opens on Ginger too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 292 community ratings.
In the same aromatic family as Perry Ellis Cobalt, offering a smooth woody and spicy profile.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and woody accords with Perry Ellis Cobalt, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,743 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Nautica Life, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Perry Ellis Cobalt.
Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Perry Ellis Cobalt.
Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Versace Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue actually costs about $25 a year MORE than Perry Ellis Cobalt. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Versace Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Perry Ellis Cobalt notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.