3 clones found

Bujairami Dominion

by Bujairami

● Top pickHigh match

~$32–35

Tahari Black

by Tahari

High match

~$13–25

Commodity Leather

by Commodity

Moderate match

~$135–145

John Varvatos Dark Rebel is a cult-classic, discontinued fragrance known for its dark, rebellious blend of Jamaican rum, black leather, smoky tobacco, castoreum, and warm spices. While heavily celebrated for its rugged and boozy scent profile, it was notoriously plagued by weak longevity and soft projection. Finding direct clones of Dark Rebel can be challenging as major Middle Eastern clone houses have largely overlooked it; however, niche clone house Bujairami created 'Dominion' specifically to replicate the formula, and rack-store brand Tahari released 'Black' featuring an identical note breakdown. Additionally, perfume enthusiasts frequently point to Commodity's 'Leather'—formulated by the same master perfumer, Rodrigo Flores-Roux—as the ultimate elevated alternative with superior longevity.

Questions

What is the cheapest dupe for John Varvatos Dark Rebel?
Tahari Black is the cheapest community-vetted dupe of John Varvatos Dark Rebel, typically around $13–25.
What is the closest clone to John Varvatos Dark Rebel?
Bujairami Dominion is the community's top pick, rated a high match.
How many dupes of John Varvatos Dark Rebel are there?
3 community-vetted dupes of John Varvatos Dark Rebel: Bujairami Dominion, Tahari Black, Commodity Leather.

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