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The brand says this is inspired by Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire.
“Inspired Van Cleef & Arpels - Cologne Noire for Unisex A+”
Source: genericperfumes.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
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Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire dupes: 1 brands, 1 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire: Generic Perfumes Inspired Van Cleef & Arpels - Cologne Noire for Unisex A+. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Kerosene Wood Haven (82% note/accord overlap), Goutal Mandragore (82%), Mizensir Eau de Gingembre (82%).
Coded dupes
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
82% matchKerosene Wood Haven
7.5
Kerosene · 2012
82% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Black pepper, Ginger
81% matchEditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Bigarade Concentrée
8.0
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2002
81% overlap
Shared notes: Bitter orange, Cardamom
81% matchGiorgio Armani Armani Privé - Vétiver d'Hiver / Vétiver Babylone
8.0
Giorgio Armani · 2008
81% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin orange
81% matchL'Artisan Parfumeur Navegar
7.5
L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1998
81% overlap
Shared notes: Black pepper, Ginger
81% matchL'Orchestre Parfum Flamenco Néroli
7.5
L'Orchestre Parfum · 2017
81% overlap
Shared notes: Bitter orange, Neroli, Ginger
80% matchChopard Néroli à la Cardamome du Guatemala
8.0
Chopard · 2017
80% overlap
Shared notes: Mandarin orange, Neroli
80% matchGiorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes
7.5
Giorgio Armani · 2014
80% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Ginger, Cardamom
79% matchMugler Hot Cologne
7.5
Mugler · 2016
79% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Ginger, Cardamom
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire | Original | No data | No data | 5.0/10 (50+ votes) | 5.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Kerosene Wood Haven | Similar original | 82% | Bergamot, Black pepper, Ginger | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Goutal Mandragore | Similar original | 82% | Bergamot, Black pepper, Ginger | 5.5/10 (100+ votes) | 5.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Mizensir Eau de Gingembre | Similar original | 82% | No data | 6.5/10 (50+ votes) | 6.5/10 (50+ votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire: Generic Perfumes Inspired Van Cleef & Arpels - Cologne Noire for Unisex A+: stated by the maker.
Which perfume smells closest to Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Kerosene Wood Haven (82%). Shared notes: Bergamot, Black pepper, Ginger. Other close alternatives: Goutal Mandragore (82%), Mizensir Eau de Gingembre (82%).
How this page is made
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.