Perfume Dupes List: Arabian Alternatives to 18 Designer Perfumes

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Love a designer perfume but not the price? Many Arabian houses make perfumes in the same style for a fraction of the cost, and some of them are now famous in their own right.

Below is our list of the designer perfumes people most often look for alternatives to, with the Arabian perfumes that fragrance fans and retailers commonly compare them with. For each one we show the notes, so you can see what they share.

Before you buy: alternative, not a copy

An alternative (often called a dupe) is a different perfume that smells similar. It is legal and made by another house under its own name. A fake is a counterfeit bottle pretending to be the original brand, which you should always avoid. Read our guide on how to spot a fake perfume.

Shared notes do not mean an identical smell: proportions and quality differ. Test a sample before buying a full bottle when you can.

The list at a glance

• Creed Aventus: Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man, Afnan Supremacy Silver, Al Haramain L'Aventure Intense
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540: Armaf Club de Nuit Untold, Al Haramain Amber Oud Ruby Edition
• Kilian Angels' Share: Lattafa Khamrah, Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa, Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic (Kismet Angel)
• Dior Sauvage Elixir: Lattafa Asad
• Dior Sauvage: Maison Alhambra Salvo
• Bleu de Chanel: Armaf Club de Nuit Iconic
• Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male: Afnan 9pm
• YSL Y Eau de Parfum: Lattafa Fakhar Black
• Xerjoff Erba Pura: Maison Alhambra Philos Pura, Al Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition
• Xerjoff Accento: Maison Alhambra Philos Centro
• Initio Oud for Greatness: Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud – Oud for Glory
• Parfums de Marly Althair: French Avenue Liquid Brun
• Louis Vuitton L'Immensité: Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Immortal
• Tom Ford Tuscan Leather: Rasasi La Yuqawam Pour Homme
• Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua: Rasasi Hawas for Him
• Bvlgari Tygar: Afnan Turathi Blue
• Tom Ford Noir de Noir: Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Woman
• Chanel Coco Mademoiselle: Armaf Club de Nuit Woman

Creed Aventus alternatives

The original: Creed Aventus, launched in 2010, with notes like bergamot, lemon, blackcurrant leaf, birch, patchouli. It is listed at $380 for 50ml.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 alternatives

The original: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, launched in 2015, with notes like jasmine, saffron, fir resin, cedar. It is listed at $360 for 70ml (range $230–$715 across 35ml–200ml, Dillard's).

Kilian Angels' Share alternatives

The original: Kilian Angels' Share, launched in 2020, with notes like cognac, tonka bean, sandalwood.

Dior Sauvage Elixir alternatives

The original: Dior Sauvage Elixir, launched in 2021, with notes like grapefruit, cardamom, cinnamon, licorice, sandalwood. It is listed at From $216.99 for 100ml (lowest US retailer price seen).

Dior Sauvage alternatives

The original: Dior Sauvage, launched in 2018, with notes like bergamot, ambroxan, vanilla. It is listed at $130.99 and up for 100ml (lowest US retailer price seen).

Bleu de Chanel alternatives

The original: Bleu de Chanel, launched in 2014, with notes like grapefruit, lemon, mint, amber, frankincense. It is listed at From $135 for 50ml (lowest US retailer price seen).

Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male alternatives

The original: Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male, launched in 2015, with notes like pear, bergamot, lemon, vanilla, amber. It is listed at $98–$120.99 for 125ml.

YSL Y Eau de Parfum alternatives

The original: YSL Y Eau de Parfum, launched in 2018, with notes like apple, ginger, bergamot, amberwood, tonka bean. It is listed at $99.99–$165 for 100ml.

Xerjoff Erba Pura alternatives

The original: Xerjoff Erba Pura, with notes like lemon, bergamot, orange, amber, vanilla. It is listed at $190–$290 (50ml–100ml, Dillard's).

Xerjoff Accento alternatives

Initio Oud for Greatness alternatives

The original: Initio Oud for Greatness, launched in 2018, with notes like lavender, saffron, nutmeg, patchouli, musk. It is listed at $320 for 50ml; $435 for 90ml.

Parfums de Marly Althair alternatives

The original: Parfums de Marly Althair, launched in 2023, with notes like orange blossom, bergamot, cinnamon, guaiac wood, ambroxan. It is listed at $290 for 75ml, $400 for 125ml (Bluemercury).

Louis Vuitton L'Immensité alternatives

Tom Ford Tuscan Leather alternatives

The original: Tom Ford Tuscan Leather, launched in 2007, with notes like thyme, raspberry, saffron, suede, amberwood.

Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua alternatives

Bvlgari Tygar alternatives

Tom Ford Noir de Noir alternatives

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle alternatives

The original: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, launched in 2001, with notes like orange, mandarin orange, bergamot, patchouli, opoponax.

How we chose these

We only list a pairing when several reviewers or retailers make the comparison, and every note list comes from our database, checked against at least two sources. If you want to see the overlap note by note, open both perfumes in our comparison tool.

FAQ

Are perfume dupes legal?

Yes, when they are sold under their own brand name. An alternative that smells similar is a different perfume. Counterfeits that copy the original brand name and packaging are illegal.

What is the best Creed Aventus alternative?

Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man is the best-known one. Afnan Supremacy Silver and Al Haramain L’Aventure Intense are also often compared with it.

What is the best Baccarat Rouge 540 alternative?

Armaf Club de Nuit Untold is the one most often compared with it, and its listed notes match the original closely.

Do Arabian alternatives smell exactly like the original?

No. They share the style and many notes, but quality and proportions differ. Many people like them for their strength and price.