Best Fleur du Mâle Dupes & Alternatives 2026
Discover 6 affordable alternatives to Fleur du Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier. Ranked by scent similarity with match scores, shared accords, and notes.
The best affordable alternatives to Fleur du Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier are: 1. Yuzu & Vetiver by Francis (44% match), 2. Encre Noire by Lalique (43% match), 3. Joop! Homme Joop! cologne by Joop (37% match), 4. Yatagan by Caron (32% match), 5. Signature Fragrance by Francis (32% match).
Accord Profile
Herbal
100%
Aromatic
88%
Fresh Spicy
81%
Citrus
78%
Green
71%
White Floral
60%
Floral
57%
Fresh
35%
Affordable Alternatives
#144% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
HerbalAromaticFresh SpicyCitrusGreenFresh
Shared Notes (1)
basil
#243% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
AromaticFresh SpicyGreen
#337% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
CitrusWhite Floral
#432% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
HerbalAromaticFresh SpicyGreen
Shared Notes (1)
basil
#532% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
HerbalAromaticGreen
#622% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
AromaticFresh Spicy
Shared Notes (2)
petitgrain, basil
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dupes for Fleur du Mâle?+
The top dupes for Fleur du Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier ranked by accord-and-note similarity: Yuzu & Vetiver by Francis (44% match); Encre Noire by Lalique (43% match); Joop! Homme Joop! cologne by Joop (37% match). Each match score reflects overlap in accord profile plus shared notes from Fleur du Mâle's pyramid.
Are dupes of Fleur du Mâle worth buying?+
Dupes target the same accord/note profile at a lower price. The trade-offs are usually shorter longevity, weaker projection, and simpler note development.
How similar are these dupes to Fleur du Mâle?+
Similarity is scored as: accord cosine (40 points), shared notes (30), curated similar-perfumes list (20), and rating proximity (10). A score of 70+ means a strong match; 50–70 is noticeable similarity with its own character; below 50 is a distant cousin.
What accords should I look for in a Fleur du Mâle dupe?+
Prioritize these accords when evaluating a dupe: Herbal (100%), Aromatic (88%), Fresh Spicy (81%), Citrus (78%). The closer a candidate's accord strengths match, the closer it'll smell.