Ajmal Qafiya 1: released in 2016, woody, warm spicy and musky, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Qafiya 1 dupe we found is Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition — 68% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Qafiya 1 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Qafiya 1 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition | 68% | about $30* | 9h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 65% | about $35* (+17%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Avon Premiere Luxe Gold Blush | 72% | about $25 (−17%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Nakahat Al Oud | 82% | about $25 (−17%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Abeer Malaysia | 72% | about $60* (+100%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
While brighter, it captures a similar amber-woody foundation that resonates with the core of Ajmal Qafiya 1.
It shares its powdery, musky and amber accords with Ajmal Qafiya 1, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 5,411 community ratings.
Offers a similar rose-and-patchouli blend that feels reminiscent of the floral-woody structure in Ajmal Qafiya 1.
It shares its woody accords with Ajmal Qafiya 1, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 27,223 community ratings.
Shares a similar woody and spicy character to Ajmal Qafiya 1, offering a warm, resinous experience that feels familiar.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and patchouli accords with Ajmal Qafiya 1, opens on Rose and Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 71 community ratings.
Leans into the same woody and amber-heavy territory as Ajmal Qafiya 1, with a focus on deep, resinous warmth.
It shares its woody and patchouli accords with Ajmal Qafiya 1, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 62 community ratings.
Evokes the floral and woody nuances found in Ajmal Qafiya 1, providing a lighter, more accessible take on the profile.
It shares its rose, woody and patchouli accords with Ajmal Qafiya 1, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 373 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Avon Premiere Luxe Gold Blush, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Ajmal Qafiya 1.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Ajmal Qafiya 1.
Lattafa Perfumes Nakahat Al Oud, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition works out about the same as Ajmal Qafiya 1 over a year. 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: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition (8.5h) — 1 of 5.
Ajmal Qafiya 1 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.