Ajmal Kuro: released in 2018, fresh spicy, aromatic and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Kuro dupe we found is Armaf Ventana Pour Homme — 88% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Kuro dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Kuro | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Ventana Pour Homme | 88% | about $30* | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | La Rive Extreme Story | 85% | about $15* (−50%) | 4h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Salvo Intense | 85% | about $30* | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une | 83% | about $30* | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Hunter Intense | 82% | about $30* | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Offers a crisp, citrus-forward opening that settles into a familiar woody and amber-heavy dry-down reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Ajmal Kuro, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 964 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that captures the fresh, spicy, and aromatic character of the reference with a similar energetic vibe.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Kuro, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 481 community ratings.
Provides a bold, spicy, and aromatic profile that leans into the same territory as the reference, maintaining a strong presence.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and amber accords with Ajmal Kuro, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 549 community ratings.
Features a sophisticated blend of lavender and spices that evokes a similar masculine, aromatic feel to the reference.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Ajmal Kuro, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 690 community ratings.
A versatile, aromatic scent that shares the fresh-spicy and woody DNA found in the reference.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Ajmal Kuro, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,169 community ratings.
La Rive Extreme Story, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Ajmal Kuro.
Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Ajmal Kuro.
Armaf Ventana Pour Homme, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ajmal Kuro itself sells from $21.69 (90 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Ventana Pour Homme actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Ajmal Kuro. 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. Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ajmal Kuro notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.