S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional: released in 2017, amber, fresh spicy and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional dupe we found is Halloween Man Shot — 78% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halloween Man Shot | 78% | about $20* (−20%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Mandarina Duck Pure Black | 73% | about $25 | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Emanuel Ungaro L'Homme | 72% | about $20 (−20%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Tres Nuit Lyric | 70% | about $30* (+20%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Ace | 68% | about $20* (−20%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Shares a similar aromatic and spicy character, offering a budget-friendly alternative with a comparable warm, woody dry-down.
It shares its iris, aromatic and citrus accords with S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 980 community ratings.
Evokes a similar masculine, woody, and slightly spicy profile that aligns well with the earthy and aromatic tones of the reference.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,013 community ratings.
Presents a balanced woody and aromatic composition that feels reminiscent of the sophisticated, spicy-leather structure found in the reference.
It shares its woody, iris and aromatic accords with S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 180 community ratings.
Leans into similar aromatic and spicy territory, providing a modern, versatile scent profile that captures a similar masculine energy.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 334 community ratings.
Offers a similar blend of citrus and woody notes that echoes the fresh-spicy and amber-heavy character of the reference.
It shares its woody and amber accords with S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 211 community ratings.
Halloween Man Shot, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional.
Fragrance World Ace, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional.
Halloween Man Shot, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional itself sells from $26.59 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Halloween Halloween Man Shot saves you about $10 a year against S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional. 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. Fragrance World Ace comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.