Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition: oud and fresh spicy, about 10h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition dupe we found is Ajmal Mukhallat Shams — 92% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajmal Mukhallat Shams | 92% | about $30 (−33%) | 8h vs 10h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams | 88% | about $45 | 9h vs 10h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Asrar Indonesia | 78% | about $55* (+22%) | 7h vs 10h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Al Haramain Perfumes Oudi | 73% | about $25* (−44%) | 7h vs 10h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Ajmal Saif Al Hind | 82% | about $10 (3 ml) | 9h vs 10h | 8/10 |
Shares the intense, earthy oud profile of Al Shams Special Edition while offering a slightly more approachable, resinous depth.
It shares its oud accords with Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition, lasts about 8h against 10h and carries 350 community ratings.
Provides a similarly potent and authentic oud experience that mirrors the raw, woody character found in the reference scent.
It shares its oud and fresh spicy accords with Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition, lasts about 9h against 10h and carries 231 community ratings.
Leans into the same woody, medicinal oud aesthetic, providing a similar olfactory journey at a very accessible price point.
It shares its oud and fresh spicy accords with Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition, lasts about 7h against 10h and carries 267 community ratings.
Captures a similar balance of spice and deep woodiness, serving as a lighter, more wearable alternative to the reference.
It shares its oud accords with Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition, lasts about 7h against 10h and carries 307 community ratings.
Offers a compact, budget-friendly exploration of the same spicy, dark oud territory that defines the reference fragrance.
It shares its oud and fresh spicy accords with Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition, lasts about 9h against 10h and carries 43 community ratings.
Al Haramain Perfumes Oudi, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition.
Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams, at about 9h on skin, against about 10h for Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition.
Ajmal Mukhallat Shams, at 92% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Mukhallat Shams saves you about $20 a year against Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition. 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: Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams (8.9h), Ajmal Saif Al Hind (8.8h) and Ajmal Mukhallat Shams (8.4h) — 3 of 5.
Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-02.