Afnan Tribute Black: released in 2016, warm spicy, amber and floral, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Afnan Tribute Black dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad — 85% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Afnan Tribute Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Afnan Tribute Black | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad | 85% | about $45 (+29%) | 8h vs 9h | 10/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Opulent Oud | 83% | about $30* (−14%) | 8h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Opera Noir | 80% | about $25* (−29%) | 5h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Asrar Indonesia | 77% | about $55* (+57%) | 7h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World iS Intense | 78% | about $30* (−14%) | 8h vs 9h | 8/10 |
A complex and intense blend that mirrors the warm, spicy, and woody profile found in Tribute Black with a long-lasting, opulent feel.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and animalic accords with Afnan Tribute Black, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 829 community ratings.
Shares a similar dark, resinous, and woody character, offering a bold and spicy presence that evokes the depth of Tribute Black.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with Afnan Tribute Black, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 1,436 community ratings.
Provides a similar dark, woody, and spicy experience that leans into the same family of deep, resinous scents as Tribute Black.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and soft spicy accords with Afnan Tribute Black, lasts about 5h against 9h and carries 168 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated, woody, and spicy composition that aligns with the warm and complex character of Tribute Black.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with Afnan Tribute Black, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 267 community ratings.
Captures a similar dark and spicy essence, offering a warm, woody, and slightly animalic profile reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its floral accords with Afnan Tribute Black, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 5 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Opera Noir, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 30% less than Afnan Tribute Black.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for Afnan Tribute Black.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Afnan Tribute Black. Both priced at 100 ml; 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: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (8.1h) and Fragrance World iS Intense (8.0h) — 2 of 5.
Afnan Tribute Black notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.