Yanbal Jaque: woody, warm spicy and metallic, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yanbal Jaque dupe we found is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male — 88% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yanbal Jaque dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yanbal Jaque | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male | 88% | about $75* (+200%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Cuba Paris Cuba Gold | 85% | about $20* (−20%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Men | 81% | about $35* (+40%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Boucheron Jaipur Homme | 79% | about $45* (+80%) | 8h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Avon Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him | 79% | about $30 (+20%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Shares the iconic warm spicy, aromatic, and sweet vanilla framework found in Yanbal Jaque with a touch more powdery depth.
It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and sweet accords with Yanbal Jaque, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 24,545 community ratings.
Evokes the sweet, aromatic, and warm spicy character of Yanbal Jaque, featuring a familiar soothing lavender and vanilla blend.
It shares its aromatic, sweet and woody accords with Yanbal Jaque, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,169 community ratings.
In the same family as Yanbal Jaque, leaning into a warm spicy, slightly sweet, and amber-heavy profile.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Yanbal Jaque, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,279 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the spicy, warm, and aromatic nuances that define Yanbal Jaque, with a rich powdery backbone.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Yanbal Jaque, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,965 community ratings.
Captures a similar aromatic and warm spicy aura to Yanbal Jaque, though with a distinct green herbal opening.
It shares its aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords with Yanbal Jaque, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 190 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Cuba Paris Cuba Gold, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Yanbal Jaque.
Boucheron Jaipur Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Yanbal Jaque.
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 $75 a year MORE than Yanbal Jaque. 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. Boucheron Jaipur Homme comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yanbal Jaque notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.