Ajmal Santal Wood: released in 2014, woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Santal Wood dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Qaa'ed — 85% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Santal Wood dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Santal Wood | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Qaa'ed | 85% | about $30* (−25%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition | 82% | about $40* | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense | 81% | about $25* (−37%) | 8h vs 8h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Ard Al Zaafaran Al Sayaad | 82% | about $15 (−62%) | 8h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 5 | ALREHAB PERFUMES Sandal | 80% | about $15 (−62%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Leans into a similar warm, spicy opening of cardamom and cumin before settling into a rich, creamy sandalwood base.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and oud accords with Ajmal Santal Wood, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 2,189 community ratings.
Delivers a vibrant, spicy-sweet blend of rose and cinnamon that beautifully complements its deep woody and amber foundation.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and rose accords with Ajmal Santal Wood, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 1,379 community ratings.
Emphasizes the darker, smokier side of the wood and oud notes, balanced by a warm, resinous sweetness.
It shares its woody, balsamic and oud accords with Ajmal Santal Wood, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 2,080 community ratings.
Offers a softer, muskier take on the sandalwood and rose combination, presenting a smooth and comforting woody aroma.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and balsamic accords with Ajmal Santal Wood, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 3 community ratings.
A straightforward, budget-friendly option that captures the dry, warm, and slightly spicy essence of traditional sandalwood.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Santal Wood, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 22 community ratings.
Ard Al Zaafaran Al Sayaad, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Ajmal Santal Wood.
Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Ajmal Santal Wood.
Lattafa Perfumes Qaa'ed, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Qaa'ed saves you about $20 a year against Ajmal Santal Wood. 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: Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense (8.0h) and Ard Al Zaafaran Al Sayaad (8.0h) — 2 of 5.
Ajmal Santal Wood notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.