Afnan Rare Carbon dupe — cheaper alternatives

Afnan Rare Carbon: released in 2020, leather, woody and powdery, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Afnan Rare Carbon dupe?

The closest Afnan Rare Carbon dupe we found is Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme — 91% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Afnan Rare Carbon dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Afnan Rare CarbonProjection
1Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme91%about $35* (+17%)8h vs 7h7/10
2Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather88%about $20* (−33%)7h vs 7h5/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud87%about $30*7h vs 7h7/10
4Maison Alhambra Toscano Leather87%about $30*7h vs 7h7/10
5Rayhaan Dark Leather84%about $306h vs 7h8/10
  1. Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme — 91% scent match

    Evokes the rich, suede-forward character of Afnan Rare Carbon with an even smoother raspberry and leather depth.

    It shares its leather, animalic and woody accords with Afnan Rare Carbon, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 3,916 community ratings.

  2. Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather — 88% scent match

    Presents a rugged leather profile reminiscent of Afnan Rare Carbon, with a slightly richer floral touch in the heart.

    It shares its leather and animalic accords with Afnan Rare Carbon, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 793 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud — 87% scent match

    Shares the dark, smoky leather and oud balance found in Afnan Rare Carbon, wrapped in warm spices.

    It shares its leather, oud and animalic accords with Afnan Rare Carbon, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,548 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Toscano Leather — 87% scent match

    Leans into the intense leather and herbal warmth that fans of Afnan Rare Carbon will instantly recognize.

    It shares its animalic, leather and woody accords with Afnan Rare Carbon, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 898 community ratings.

  5. Rayhaan Dark Leather — 84% scent match

    Explores a deep, bold leather and spice profile close to the essence of Afnan Rare Carbon.

    It shares its leather and woody accords with Afnan Rare Carbon, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 45 community ratings.

Which Afnan Rare Carbon dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Afnan Rare Carbon.

Which Afnan Rare Carbon dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Afnan Rare Carbon.

Which Afnan Rare Carbon dupe is closest to the original?

Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Afnan Rare Carbon dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Afnan Rare Carbon. 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.

Will a Afnan Rare Carbon dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 1 of 5.

Afnan Rare Carbon notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.