Playboy New York: released in 2010, vinyl, aromatic and vanilla, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Playboy New York dupe we found is Montblanc Legend — 78% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Playboy New York dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Playboy New York | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montblanc Legend | 78% | about $65* (+550%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce | 74% | about $35* (+250%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Adidas Pure Game | 72% | about $10 | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | David Beckham The Essence | 72% | about $20 (+100%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Azzaro Sport | 71% | about $30* (+200%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar fresh aromatic and clean woods profile that is reminiscent of Playboy New York, though built with a much smoother composition.
It shares its fruity, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Playboy New York, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 8,006 community ratings.
Brings a vibrant aromatic and clean green character that leans into similar territory as Playboy New York.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Playboy New York, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,389 community ratings.
Offers a sporty, fresh, and slightly green aromatic approach akin to Playboy New York at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Playboy New York, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 572 community ratings.
Combines fresh citrus and clean aromatic notes that evoke a similar everyday masculinity to Playboy New York.
It shares its citrus, fruity and aromatic accords with Playboy New York, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 399 community ratings.
Presents a bright, energetic freshness that brings to mind the lively opening of Playboy New York.
It shares its aromatic and vanilla accords with Playboy New York, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 307 community ratings.
Adidas Pure Game, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate).
Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Playboy New York.
Montblanc Legend, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Montblanc Legend actually costs about $75 a year MORE than Playboy New York. 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. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Playboy New York notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-27.