Police Original: released in 1998, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Police Original scent match we found is Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme (1994) — 81% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Police Original dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Police Original | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme (1994) | 81% | about $85* (+467%) | 7h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo Green Swing | 76% | about $30 (+100%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Dior Fahrenheit | 73% | about $95* (+533%) | 7h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Dolce&Gabbana Pour Homme Intenso | 72% | about $75* (+400%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Police To Be | 71% | about $25 (+67%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Shares a comparable clean aromatic lavender and citrus structure reminiscent of Police Original.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Police Original, opens on Lavender and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 3,495 community ratings.
Evokes the fresh aromatic and herbal facets of Police Original, landing in a similar vibrant territory.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Police Original, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 200 community ratings.
Leans into a similar bold green and woody character as Police Original, though with a distinct floral twist.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Police Original, opens on Lavender and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 22,328 community ratings.
Revisits the classic aromatic fougere framework of Police Original with a richer, warmer presentation.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords with Police Original, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,766 community ratings.
Shares the brand's signature house DNA with a fresh and aromatic opening akin to Police Original.
It shares its fresh spicy and woody accords with Police Original, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 686 community ratings.
Police To Be, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Police Original's own estimate.
Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme (1994), at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Police Original.
Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme (1994), at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Police Original itself sells from $11.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dolce&Gabbana Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme (1994) actually costs about $100 a year MORE than Police Original. 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. Dolce&Gabbana Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme (1994) comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Police Original notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.