Shulton Company Old Spice Original dupe — closest scent matches

Shulton Company Old Spice Original: released in 1938, warm spicy, floral and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Shulton Company Old Spice Original dupe?

The closest Shulton Company Old Spice Original scent match we found is Paul Sebastian PS Fine Cologne — 75% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Shulton Company Old Spice Original dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Shulton Company Old Spice OriginalProjection
1Paul Sebastian PS Fine Cologne75%about $30* (+200%)8h vs 5h9/10
2Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur72%about $20* (+100%)5h vs 5h6/10
3Jovan Sex Appeal70%about $15 (+50%)6h vs 5h8/10
4Estée Lauder Youth-Dew68%about $55* (+450%)9h vs 5h9/10
5The Body Shop Smoky Poppy68%about $25 (+150%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. Paul Sebastian PS Fine Cologne — 75% scent match

    Evokes the warm spicy character of Old Spice Original with a heavier, more aromatic amber backbone.

    It shares its warm spicy and amber accords with Shulton Company Old Spice Original, opens on Nutmeg too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 810 community ratings.

  2. Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur — 72% scent match

    Shares a similar vintage vibe with rich amber and spicy notes reminiscent of Old Spice Original.

    It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Shulton Company Old Spice Original, opens on Orange and Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 829 community ratings.

  3. Jovan Sex Appeal — 70% scent match

    A similarly bold, spicy, and retro composition that leans into the warmth found in Old Spice Original.

    It shares its warm spicy accords with Shulton Company Old Spice Original, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 600 community ratings.

  4. Estée Lauder Youth-Dew — 68% scent match

    Features a dense amber and spicy warmth that shares thematic territory with Old Spice Original.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and powdery accords with Shulton Company Old Spice Original, opens on Aldehydes and Orange too, lasts about 9h against 5h and carries 5,939 community ratings.

  5. The Body Shop Smoky Poppy — 68% scent match — discontinued

    Leans into a spicy floral warmth that echoes some facets of the Old Spice Original heart.

    It shares its floral, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Shulton Company Old Spice Original, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 434 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Shulton Company Old Spice Original dupe is cheapest?

Jovan Sex Appeal, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Shulton Company Old Spice Original's own estimate.

Which Shulton Company Old Spice Original dupe lasts longest?

Estée Lauder Youth-Dew, at about 9h on skin, against about 5h for Shulton Company Old Spice Original.

Which Shulton Company Old Spice Original dupe is closest to the original?

Paul Sebastian PS Fine Cologne, at 75% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Shulton Company Old Spice Original dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Paul Sebastian PS Fine Cologne actually costs about $25 a year MORE than Shulton Company Old Spice 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.

Will a Shulton Company Old Spice Original dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Estée Lauder Youth-Dew (8.6h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-08-22.