Ajmal Patchouli: released in 2019, woody, warm spicy and patchouli, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Patchouli scent match we found is Franck Boclet Patchouli — 84% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Patchouli dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Patchouli | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franck Boclet Patchouli | 84% | about $90 (+800%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania | 82% | about $90 (+800%) | 6h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Franck Boclet OUD | 80% | about $115 (+1050%) | 6h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Roja Dove Sweetie Aoud | 78% | about $500* (+4900%) | 8h vs 8h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Parfums de Marly Nisean | 85% | about $225 (+2150%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Shares a dense, earthy patchouli character reminiscent of Ajmal Patchouli, wrapped in aromatic warmth and spices.
It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 177 community ratings.
Evokes the woody, resinous depth of Ajmal Patchouli with a smooth, modern balsamic sweetness.
It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Patchouli, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 1,430 community ratings.
Recalls the heavy oud and warm spicy backbone found in Ajmal Patchouli, leaning into deep resinous tones.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and oud accords with Ajmal Patchouli, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 200 community ratings.
Features a luxurious gourmand oud structure reminiscent of the rich balsamic facets in Ajmal Patchouli.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Ajmal Patchouli, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 1,182 community ratings.
Delivers a rich oriental woodiness in the same family as Ajmal Patchouli, blending spice and dark woods.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords with Ajmal Patchouli, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 592 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Franck Boclet Patchouli, at about $90 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Ajmal Patchouli's own estimate.
Parfums de Marly Nisean, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Ajmal Patchouli.
Parfums de Marly Nisean, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Franck Boclet Patchouli actually costs about $115 a year MORE than Ajmal Patchouli. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Parfums de Marly Nisean comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ajmal Patchouli notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.