Ajmal Bakhoor Khas: oud, green and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Bakhoor Khas dupe we found is Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams — 91% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Bakhoor Khas dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Bakhoor Khas | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams | 91% | about $45 (+50%) | 9h vs 6h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Swiss Arabian Dehn El Oud Mubarak | 86% | about $15 (−50%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | ALREHAB PERFUMES Dehn Al Oud | 84% | about $5 (6 ml) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Ajmal Dahn Al Oudh Ruyah | 87% | about $45 (+50%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Swiss Arabian Dehn El Oud Seufi | 83% | about $40 (+33%) | 9h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Captures the potent, rustic Indian agarwood character of Bakhoor Khas with a strong, animalic woody aura.
It shares its oud and fresh spicy accords with Ajmal Bakhoor Khas, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 231 community ratings.
Offers a rich, smoky agarwood profile in the same family as Bakhoor Khas, leaning into deep resinous woods.
It shares its oud, woody and fresh spicy accords with Ajmal Bakhoor Khas, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 132 community ratings.
Delivers an intense, unvarnished woody oud scent reminiscent of Bakhoor Khas in a budget concentrated oil format.
It shares its oud, woody and fresh spicy accords with Ajmal Bakhoor Khas, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 241 community ratings.
Resonates with the authentic woody depth of Bakhoor Khas, balancing earthy green nuances with warm spice.
It shares its woody, oud and fresh spicy accords with Ajmal Bakhoor Khas, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 25 community ratings.
Evokes traditional Middle Eastern oud accords that echo the dark, smoky dry-down of Bakhoor Khas.
It shares its oud and fresh spicy accords with Ajmal Bakhoor Khas, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 2 community ratings.
Swiss Arabian Dehn El Oud Mubarak, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Ajmal Bakhoor Khas.
Swiss Arabian Dehn El Oud Seufi, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Ajmal Bakhoor Khas.
Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Ajmal Bakhoor Khas. 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: Swiss Arabian Dehn El Oud Seufi (9.0h) and Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams (8.9h) — 2 of 5.
Ajmal Bakhoor Khas notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-29.