Ajmal Santal: released in 2019, woody, oud and fresh spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Santal dupe we found is Montblanc Star Oud — 68% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Santal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Santal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montblanc Star Oud | 68% | about $45 (+80%) | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Ajmal Tonka | 65% | about $15 (−40%) | 8h vs 8h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Carner Barcelona Cuirs | 62% | about $45* (+80%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 58% | about $20* (−20%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Zara DUSK: And Then... | 72% | about $25 | 3h vs 8h | 4/10 |
Leans into similar woody and oud-forward territory, providing a balanced, approachable scent profile for those who enjoy deep, resinous woods.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and oud accords with Ajmal Santal, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 178 community ratings.
From the same house, this fragrance shares a similar DNA, focusing on warm, powdery, and woody nuances that evoke a familiar atmosphere.
It shares its amber, oud and woody accords with Ajmal Santal, opens on Nutmeg too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 111 community ratings.
While leaning more into leather, it captures a similar dark, woody, and resinous intensity found in the reference.
It shares its woody, oud and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Santal, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 2,111 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that explores similar warm, spicy, and woody themes with a prominent resinous base.
It shares its amber, oud and woody accords with Ajmal Santal, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 2,133 community ratings.
Shares a similar woody and spicy character, offering a slightly more modern and accessible take on the warm, resinous profile.
It shares its woody and animalic accords with Ajmal Santal, lasts about 3h against 8h and carries 8 community ratings.
Ajmal Tonka, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Ajmal Santal.
Ajmal Tonka, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Ajmal Santal.
Zara DUSK: And Then..., at 72% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Montblanc Star Oud actually costs about $30 a year MORE than Ajmal Santal. 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, these cover it: Ajmal Tonka (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Ajmal Santal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.