Saint Hilaire Private Ball: released in 2018, woody, powdery and green, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Saint Hilaire Private Ball dupe we found is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male — 88% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Saint Hilaire Private Ball dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Saint Hilaire Private Ball | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male | 88% | about $75* (+150%) | 7h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Knight | 81% | about $25* (−17%) | 7h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 80% | about $25* (−17%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profondo | 78% | about $30* | 4h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Pur Classique | 83% | about $25 (−17%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Shares the classic aromatic lavender and mint profile that defines the clean, powdery masculine character of Private Ball.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Saint Hilaire Private Ball, opens on Mint too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 24,545 community ratings.
Features a clean, powdery, and aromatic structure that aligns well with the fresh-spicy and woody character of the reference.
It shares its powdery, woody and green accords with Saint Hilaire Private Ball, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 888 community ratings.
Captures a similar clean, floral-woody aromatic balance that feels very much in the same family as the reference scent.
It shares its powdery, woody and aromatic accords with Saint Hilaire Private Ball, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,389 community ratings.
Leans into the same fresh, green, and woody territory, providing a crisp aromatic sensation reminiscent of the original.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Saint Hilaire Private Ball, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 247 community ratings.
Offers a similar fresh, spicy, and woody aromatic experience that mirrors the clean, barbershop-inspired vibe of the reference.
It shares its woody, musky and powdery accords with Saint Hilaire Private Ball, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 4 community ratings.
Fragrance World Pur Classique, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Saint Hilaire Private Ball.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Saint Hilaire Private Ball.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male actually costs about $70 a year MORE than Saint Hilaire Private Ball. 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. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Saint Hilaire Private Ball notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-27.