Afnan Historic Olmeda: released in 2022, fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Afnan Historic Olmeda dupe we found is Rayhaan Nocturno — 89% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Afnan Historic Olmeda dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Afnan Historic Olmeda | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayhaan Nocturno | 89% | about $30 (−14%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | French Avenue Zenith Deep | 87% | about $30* (−14%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Blu | 84% | about $30 (−14%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Mauboussin Private Club for Men | 79% | about $35* | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Anfar 1950 FOUCO | 81% | about $40* (+14%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Captures the fresh, aromatic, and woody character of Historic Olmeda with a similar focus on crisp citrus and amber notes.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Afnan Historic Olmeda, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 230 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated blend of citrus and spice that mirrors the versatile, modern profile found in Historic Olmeda.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and amber accords with Afnan Historic Olmeda, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 142 community ratings.
Shares the same fresh, aquatic, and woody DNA that makes Historic Olmeda a popular choice for daily wear.
It shares its amber, aromatic and citrus accords with Afnan Historic Olmeda, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,839 community ratings.
Leans into the warm, spicy, and woody territory that defines the base of Historic Olmeda, offering a smooth and approachable scent profile.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Afnan Historic Olmeda, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 350 community ratings.
Provides a similar aromatic and spicy experience that aligns well with the balanced, masculine-leaning structure of Historic Olmeda.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Afnan Historic Olmeda, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 44 community ratings.
Rayhaan Nocturno, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Afnan Historic Olmeda.
Anfar 1950 FOUCO, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Afnan Historic Olmeda.
Rayhaan Nocturno, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Afnan Historic Olmeda itself sells from $23.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rayhaan Nocturno saves you about $10 a year against Afnan Historic Olmeda. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Anfar 1950 FOUCO (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Afnan Historic Olmeda notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.