Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him: Sinta Paris M399, Generic Perfumes Inspired Victoria Secret - Very Sexy for Man, The Dua Brand Unmistakably Sexy For Him - Victoria'S Secret Very Sexy For Him. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Calvin Klein Defy (Eau de Toilette) (78% note/accord overlap), Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia (75%), Hugo Boss Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette) (75%).
Finished perfume
The brand says this is inspired by Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him.
“Inspired Victoria Secret - Very Sexy for Man”
Source: genericperfumes.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Finished perfume · Eau de Parfum
The brand says this is inspired by Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him.
“Unmistakably Sexy For Him - Victoria'S Secret Very Sexy For Him”
Source: theduabrand.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
78% similarCalvin Klein · 2021
78% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Musk
75% similarSalvatore Ferragamo · 2015
75% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Orange blossom
75% similarHugo Boss · 2002
75% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Musk, Vetiver
74% similarJoop! · 2005
74% overlap
Shared notes: Caraway, Musk, Vetiver
74% similarCurve · 1996
74% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Sage, Musk, Vetiver
74% similarTommy Hilfiger · 2012
74% overlap
Shared notes: Orange blossom, Vetiver
73% similarArmaf
73% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Musk, Vetiver
73% similarMexx · 2020
73% overlap
Shared notes: Musk, Vetiver
73% similarPerry Ellis · 2003
73% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lime, Cinnamon, Musk, Vetiver
72% similarGiorgio Armani · 2017
72% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Orange blossom
72% similarM. Micallef · 2023
72% overlap
Shared notes: Lime, Orange blossom, Vetiver
All Generic Perfumes codes · All Sinta Paris codes · All The Dua Brand codes
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him | Original | No data | No data | 6.5/10 (10+ votes) | 6.0/10 (10+ votes) |
| Calvin Klein Defy (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 78% | Bergamot, Musk | 6.0/10 (50+ votes) | 5.5/10 (50+ votes) |
| Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia | Similar original | 75% | Bergamot, Orange blossom | 6.5/10 (50+ votes) | 6.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Hugo Boss Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 75% | Bergamot, Cinnamon, Musk, Vetiver | 6.5/10 (100+ votes) | 6.0/10 (100+ votes) |
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him: Sinta Paris M399: stated by the maker; Generic Perfumes Inspired Victoria Secret - Very Sexy for Man: several independent sources; The Dua Brand Unmistakably Sexy For Him - Victoria'S Secret Very Sexy For Him: several independent sources.
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Calvin Klein Defy (Eau de Toilette) (78%). Shared notes: Bergamot, Musk. Other close alternatives: Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia (75%), Hugo Boss Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette) (75%).
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.
