The Dua Brand River Fougère: released in 2020, aromatic, woody and fresh spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand River Fougère dupe we found is Jaguar For Men — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand River Fougère dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand River Fougère | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Martin Margiela At The Barber's | 84% | about $50* (−23%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Jaguar For Men | 83% | about $20 (−69%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Roger & Gallet Open Black | 80% | about $30 (−54%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Pinaud Clubman Classic Vanilla | 78% | about $10 (−85%) | 4h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | The Dua Brand Invasion Of The River Barbers | 91% | about $55 (−15%) | 2h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Offers a similar woody and aromatic experience that evokes the traditional masculine fougère style found in the reference.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with The Dua Brand River Fougère, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,299 community ratings.
Provides a deep, earthy, and spicy aromatic impression that aligns well with the classic barbershop aesthetic of the reference.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with The Dua Brand River Fougère, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 111 community ratings.
While simpler, it delivers the quintessential powdery and aromatic barbershop dry-down that defines the reference scent profile.
It shares its aromatic, lavender and soft spicy accords with The Dua Brand River Fougère, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 105 community ratings.
A direct exploration of the same aromatic and spicy fougère territory, offering a very similar experience to the reference.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with The Dua Brand River Fougère, lasts about 2h against 7h and carries 3 community ratings.
Evokes the same clean, aromatic, and spicy atmosphere of a traditional barbershop that the reference aims to recreate.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords with The Dua Brand River Fougère, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,702 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Pinaud Clubman Classic Vanilla, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than The Dua Brand River Fougère.
Roger & Gallet Open Black, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for The Dua Brand River Fougère.
The Dua Brand Invasion Of The River Barbers, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Martin Margiela At The Barber's saves you about $25 a year against The Dua Brand River Fougère. 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. Roger & Gallet Open Black comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Dua Brand River Fougère notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.