# Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire Dupes and Similar Scents

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%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/van-cleef-arpels-cologne-noire

## Coded dupes

- [Generic Perfumes Inspired Van Cleef & Arpels - Cologne Noire for Unisex A+](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/generic-perfumes-inspired-van-cleef-arpels-cologne-noire-for-unisex-a) — Stated by the maker; Source: [genericperfumes.com](https://www.genericperfumes.com/van-cleef-arpels-cologne-noire-for-unisex-a) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [Kerosene Wood Haven](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/kerosene-wood-haven) — 82% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Black pepper, Ginger
- [Goutal Mandragore](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/goutal-mandragore) — 82% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Black pepper, Ginger
- [Mizensir Eau de Gingembre](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/mizensir-eau-de-gingembre) — 82% overlap
- [Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Bigarade Concentrée](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/editions-de-parfums-frederic-malle-bigarade-concentree) — 81% overlap; Shared notes: Bitter orange, Cardamom
- [Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Vétiver d'Hiver / Vétiver Babylone](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/giorgio-armani-armani-prive-vetiver-d-hiver-vetiver-babylone) — 81% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin orange
- [L'Artisan Parfumeur Navegar](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/l-artisan-parfumeur-navegar) — 81% overlap; Shared notes: Black pepper, Ginger
- [L'Orchestre Parfum Flamenco Néroli](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/l-orchestre-parfum-flamenco-neroli) — 81% overlap; Shared notes: Bitter orange, Neroli, Ginger
- [Harry Lehmann Springfield](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/harry-lehmann-springfield) — 80% overlap; Shared notes: Bitter orange, Cardamom
- [Chopard Néroli à la Cardamome du Guatemala](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/chopard-neroli-a-la-cardamome-du-guatemala) — 80% overlap; Shared notes: Mandarin orange, Neroli
- [Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/atelier-cologne-bois-blonds) — 80% overlap
- [Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/giorgio-armani-eau-d-aromes) — 80% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Ginger, Cardamom
- [Mugler Hot Cologne](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/mugler-hot-cologne) — 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).