Ajmal Amber Santal: released in 2019, woody, fresh spicy and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Amber Santal dupe we found is Armaf Oud — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Amber Santal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Amber Santal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Oud | 78% | about $35* (+17%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Atyab Al Marshoud Marshoud 4 White | 76% | about $30 | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra No. 2 Men | 72% | about $25* (−17%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | The Body Shop Widdringtonia | 68% | about $25 (−17%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Avon Sensus Absolute Santal Her | 82% | about $20 (−33%) | 6h vs 7h | 4/10 |
A robust woody composition that mirrors the balsamic and spicy character found in Ajmal Amber Santal, leaning into a deep, resinous dry-down.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Ajmal Amber Santal, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 678 community ratings.
This scent shares the warm, spicy, and woody DNA of Ajmal Amber Santal, providing a clean yet balsamic experience that lingers on the skin.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ajmal Amber Santal, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 292 community ratings.
Offers a similar aromatic and woody impression to Ajmal Amber Santal, focusing on a balanced blend of spice and soft, powdery woods.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Ajmal Amber Santal, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 122 community ratings.
This fragrance captures the woody and spicy essence of Ajmal Amber Santal, offering a similarly smooth sandalwood profile at a more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Amber Santal, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 12 community ratings.
A lighter, more minimalist take on the woody and spicy profile of Ajmal Amber Santal, emphasizing cedar and aromatic notes.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Ajmal Amber Santal, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 168 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Avon Sensus Absolute Santal Her, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Ajmal Amber Santal.
Armaf Oud, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Ajmal Amber Santal.
Avon Sensus Absolute Santal Her, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Oud actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Ajmal Amber Santal. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Oud comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ajmal Amber Santal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.