Designer and Niche Fragrance Dupes: 4 Popular Pairs (2026)
A "dupe" is a cheaper fragrance that people commonly compare to a pricier one. It is not the same perfume, and it will not smell identical on your skin. Here are four widely discussed pairs, each shown with published notes, a rough notes-overlap score and an Amazon link for both sides.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Zimaya Itqan Noir
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Original
Top: Saffron, Jasmine · Heart: Amberwood, Ambergris · Base: Fir resin, Cedar
Main accords (as listed): Woody Amber Spicy Sweet Floral Resinous
Commonly compared with: Zimaya Itqan Noir. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Zimaya Itqan NoirAlternative
Top: Bergamot · Heart: Orange blossom · Base: Ambrofix, Patchouli
Main accords (as listed): Citrus White floral Patchouli Woody Fresh spicy Sweet Warm spicy
Commonly compared to: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Dior Sauvage Elixir vs Zimaya Zukhruf Black
Dior Sauvage ElixirOriginal
Top: Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Grapefruit · Heart: Provençal lavender · Base: Liquorice, Amber notes, Patchouli, Woods, Haitian vetiver
Main accords (as listed): Spicy Woody Sweet Fresh Synthetic
Commonly compared with: Zimaya Zukhruf Black. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Zimaya Zukhruf BlackAlternative
Top: Nutmeg, Black pepper, Cinnamon, Grapefruit · Heart: Lavender, Woodsy notes, Iris, Coffee · Base: Licorice, Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla
Main accords (as listed): Fresh spicy Woody Warm spicy Lavender Soft spicy Powdery Cinnamon Aromatic Iris Amber
Commonly compared to: Dior Sauvage Elixir. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Armaf Club de Nuit Untold
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Original
Top: Saffron, Jasmine · Heart: Amberwood, Ambergris · Base: Fir resin, Cedar
Main accords (as listed): Woody Amber Spicy Sweet Floral Resinous
Commonly compared with: Zimaya Itqan Noir. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Armaf Club de Nuit UntoldAlternative
Top: Saffron, Jasmine · Heart: Ambergris, Amberwood · Base: Cedar, Fir resin
Main accords (as listed): Sweet Synthetic Oriental Gourmand Spicy
Commonly compared to: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Dior Sauvage Elixir vs Lattafa Asad
Dior Sauvage ElixirOriginal
Top: Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Grapefruit · Heart: Provençal lavender · Base: Liquorice, Amber notes, Patchouli, Woods, Haitian vetiver
Main accords (as listed): Spicy Woody Sweet Fresh Synthetic
Commonly compared with: Zimaya Zukhruf Black. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Lattafa AsadAlternative
Top: Black pepper, Pineapple, Tobacco · Heart: Patchouli, Iris, Coffee · Base: Amber, Benzoin, Dry woods, Labdanum, Vanilla
Main accords (as listed): Spicy Sweet Woody Oriental Fresh
Commonly compared to: Dior Sauvage Elixir. ~94% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male vs Afnan 9PM
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra MaleOriginal
Published notes: Pear, Lavender, Mint, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clary sage, Cumin, Vanilla, Amber, Woods
Commonly compared with: Afnan 9PM. ~93% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Afnan 9PMAlternative
Top: Apple, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Wild lavender · Heart: Orange blossom, Carnation · Base: Vanilla, Tonka bean, Amber, Patchouli
Main accords (as listed): Vanilla Amber Sweet Fruity Warm Spicy Powdery Cinnamon
Commonly compared to: Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male. ~93% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Louis Vuitton Imagination vs The Dua Brand #Imagine
Louis Vuitton ImaginationOriginal
Top: Citron, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian orange · Heart: Tunisian neroli, Nigerian ginger, Ceylon cinnamon · Base: Chinese black tea, Ambroxan, Guaiac wood, Olibanum
Main accords (as listed): Citrus Fresh spicy Green Fresh Aromatic
Commonly compared with: Al Haramain Amber Oud Aqua Dubai. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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The Dua Brand #ImagineAlternative
Published notes: Calabrian bergamot, Ambroxan, Chinese black tea CO2, Citron, Tunisian neroli, Nigerian ginger, Sicilian orange, Ceylonese cinnamon, Frankincense, Gaiac wood
Main accords (as listed): Fresh Citrus Synthetic Aquatic Fruity
Commonly compared to: Louis Vuitton Imagination. ~91% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDP vs Armaf Club De Nuit Blue Iconic
Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDPOriginal
Published notes: Sicilian lemon, Mandarin orange, New Caledonian sandalwood, Woody notes, Cedar, Haitian vetiver, Venezuelan tonka bean, Vanilla
Main accords (as listed): Fresh Citrus Woody Spicy Aquatic
Commonly compared with: Armaf Club De Nuit Blue Iconic. ~90% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Armaf Club De Nuit Blue IconicAlternative
Top: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Pink pepper, Coriander · Heart: Ginger, Melon, Jasmine, Nutmeg · Base: Woody notes, Incense, Sandalwood, Amber, Cedar, Patchouli, Labdanum
Main accords (as listed): Citrus Woody Fresh spicy Amber Aromatic Fresh Warm spicy Balsamic Smoky Green
Commonly compared to: Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDP. ~90% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Louis Vuitton Imagination vs Arabiyat Prestige Marwa
Louis Vuitton ImaginationOriginal
Top: Citron, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian orange · Heart: Tunisian neroli, Nigerian ginger, Ceylon cinnamon · Base: Chinese black tea, Ambroxan, Guaiac wood, Olibanum
Main accords (as listed): Citrus Fresh spicy Green Fresh Aromatic
Commonly compared with: Al Haramain Amber Oud Aqua Dubai. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Arabiyat Prestige MarwaAlternative
Top: Bergamot, Ginger, Petitgrain · Heart: Chinese black tea, Geranium, Frankincense · Base: Musk, Ambroxan, Gaiac wood
Main accords (as listed): Fresh Citrus Aquatic Synthetic Sweet
Commonly compared to: Louis Vuitton Imagination. ~90% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Creed Aventus vs Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man
Creed AventusOriginal
Top: Bergamot, Black currant, Apple, Lemon, Pink pepper · Heart: Pineapple, Patchouli, Moroccan jasmine · Base: Birch, Musk, Oakmoss, Cedarwood, Ambroxan
Main accords (as listed): Fruity Sweet Woody Leather Citrus Smoky Musky Fresh Tropical Mossy
Commonly compared with: Montagne Parfums Pineapple Intense. ~89% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Armaf Club de Nuit Intense ManAlternative
Top: Lemon, Pineapple, Bergamot, Black currant, Apple · Heart: Birch, Jasmine, Rose · Base: Musk, Ambergris, Patchouli, Vanilla
Main accords (as listed): Citrus Fruity Leather Smoky Woody Aromatic Sweet Fresh Musky
Commonly compared to: Creed Aventus. ~88% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Creed Aventus vs Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum
Creed AventusOriginal
Top: Bergamot, Black currant, Apple, Lemon, Pink pepper · Heart: Pineapple, Patchouli, Moroccan jasmine · Base: Birch, Musk, Oakmoss, Cedarwood, Ambroxan
Main accords (as listed): Fruity Sweet Woody Leather Citrus Smoky Musky Fresh Tropical Mossy
Commonly compared with: Montagne Parfums Pineapple Intense. ~89% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Montblanc Explorer Eau de ParfumAlternative
Top: Bergamot, Pink pepper, Clary sage · Heart: Haitian vetiver, Leather · Base: Ambroxan, Akigalawood, Indonesian patchouli leaf, Cacao pod
Main accords (as listed): Woody Citrus Aromatic Amber Musky Fresh spicy Soft spicy Oud Warm spicy Earthy
Commonly compared to: Creed Aventus. ~85% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Paco Rabanne 1 Million Parfum vs Lattafa Fakhar Gold
Paco Rabanne 1 Million ParfumOriginal
Published notes: Tuberose, Solar notes, Salt, Monoi oil, Ambergris, Leather, Cashmeran, Labdanum, Pine
Main accords (as listed): White floral Tuberose Amber Animalic Woody Salty Leather Tropical Musky Coconut
Commonly compared with: Lattafa Fakhar Gold. ~85% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Lattafa Fakhar GoldAlternative
Top: Tuberose, Salt · Heart: Amber, Cashmeran, Tonka · Base: Cedarwood, Labdanum, Vetiver
Main accords (as listed): Amber Woody Tuberose White floral Powdery Musky Animalic Aromatic Vanilla
Commonly compared to: Paco Rabanne 1 Million Parfum. ~85% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Maison Alhambra La Rouge Baroque
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Original
Top: Saffron, Jasmine · Heart: Amberwood, Ambergris · Base: Fir resin, Cedar
Main accords (as listed): Woody Amber Spicy Sweet Floral Resinous
Commonly compared with: Zimaya Itqan Noir. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Maison Alhambra La Rouge BaroqueAlternative
Top: Jasmine, Saffron · Heart: Bitter almond, Cedarwood · Base: Ambergris, Musk, Woody notes
Main accords (as listed): Sweet Oriental Spicy Gourmand
Commonly compared to: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540. 44% notes overlap (4 shared notes). Compare side by side.
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Kilian Angels' Share vs Lattafa Khamrah
Kilian Angels' ShareOriginal
Top: Cognac · Heart: Cinnamon, Tonka bean, Oak, Hedione · Base: Vanilla, Praline, Sandalwood, Candied almond
Main accords (as listed): Warm spicy Woody Sweet Vanilla Cinnamon Amber Powdery
Commonly compared with: Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic. ~99% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Lattafa KhamrahAlternative
Top: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Bergamot · Heart: Dates, Praline, Tuberose, Mahonial · Base: Vanilla, Tonka bean, Amberwood, Myrrh, Benzoin, Akigalawood
Main accords (as listed): Sweet Gourmand Spicy Warm Vanilla Woody Amber Creamy
Commonly compared to: Kilian Angels' Share. 22% notes overlap (4 shared notes). Compare side by side.
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How to shop for a dupe
- Treat the notes as a starting point. Two fragrances can share many notes and still smell different, because of the ratio of notes and the base materials.
- Check the concentration and size. EDT, EDP and parfum differ in strength, and sizes vary by listing.
- Buy from Amazon or an authorized seller. Counterfeits exist for popular originals, so a very low price on a designer bottle is a warning sign.
- Start small if you can. A sample or small size is a cheap way to find out whether it suits you.
Quick answers
What is a fragrance dupe?
A dupe is a fragrance that people commonly compare to a more expensive one because they share some notes or a similar style. It is a different product from a different brand, not a copy of the original bottle.
What does the notes overlap percentage mean?
It compares the published note lists of two fragrances and shows how much they share. It is a rough guide only and does not measure how similar the two smell.
Are dupes the same as counterfeits?
No. A counterfeit pretends to be the original brand. The alternatives listed here are sold under their own brand names. Our buttons go to Amazon, and you should check the seller and the listing.
Will a dupe smell exactly like the original?
Probably not exactly. Fragrances change from person to person and from batch to batch. Use our notes and the community comparisons as a guide.
Where this guide comes from
We have not tested these fragrances ourselves. Notes, release years and "commonly compared to" links come from the published sources below, and notes lists differ between sources, so treat them as a guide. The overlap percentage is a rough comparison of two published note lists. It is not a measure of how similar the two smell. Fragrances can smell different on different people and from batch to batch. Price tiers are approximate. Check the Amazon listing for the live price, size and seller.
- Fragrantica: Creed Aventus
- Reported similarity figure as supplied to Dupes Base (not our testing)
- Fragrantica: Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man
- Bespoke Unit: Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man
- Vivir: Kilian Angels' Share
- Vivir: Lattafa Khamrah
- Intense Oud: Kilian Angels Share dupe, Lattafa Khamrah
- Vivir: Baccarat Rouge 540
- Parfumo: La Rouge Baroque
- Vivir: Ultra Male
- Dubai Aroma: 9PM by Afnan review
- Vivir: Afnan 9PM
- Parfumo: Lattafa Asad
- Brand page: Montagne Parfums
- Brand page: The Dua Brand
- Fragrantica: Montblanc Explorer
- Fragrantica: Louis Vuitton Imagination
- Fragrantica: Zimaya Itqan Noir
- Parfumo: Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
- Fragrantica: Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic
- Parfumo: Rabanne Phantom
- Fragrantica: Rabanne 1 Million Parfum
- Fragrantica: Lattafa Fakhar Gold
- Parfumo: Dior Sauvage Elixir
- Fragrantica: Zimaya Zukhruf Black
- Fragrantica: Seduction 1 by AK France (notes as supplied)
- Parfumo: Armaf Club de Nuit Untold
- Parfumo: Lattafa Suqraat
- Parfumo: The Dua Brand #Imagine
- Parfumo: Arabiyat Prestige Marwa