Ajmal Shadow Grey: released in 2008, aromatic, woody and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Shadow Grey dupe we found is Chopard Noble Vetiver — 84% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Shadow Grey dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Shadow Grey | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chopard Noble Vetiver | 84% | about $30 (+20%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Alfred Dunhill Dunhill Edition | 80% | about $25 | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Zirh Corduroy | 78% | about $15 (−40%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Azzaro Visit For Men | 81% | about $30* (+20%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Ajmal Shadow II pour Homme | 78% | about $30 (+20%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Evokes the warm spicy and earthy wood character of Ajmal Shadow Grey, leaning into a refined vetiver-forward profile.
It shares its aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Shadow Grey, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 370 community ratings.
In the same aromatic woody family as Ajmal Shadow Grey, carrying a crisp yet earthy herbal structure.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Ajmal Shadow Grey, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 743 community ratings.
Resonates with the warm spicy and amber elements found in Ajmal Shadow Grey, wrapped in a smooth woody blanket.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Ajmal Shadow Grey, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 290 community ratings.
Brings a related aromatic freshness characteristic of the Ajmal house while diverging into a slightly brighter profile than Shadow Grey.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Ajmal Shadow Grey, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 60 community ratings.
Shares the woody and balsamic qualities of Ajmal Shadow Grey, offering a dry and spicy aromatic presence.
It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Shadow Grey, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,834 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zirh Corduroy, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Ajmal Shadow Grey.
Azzaro Visit For Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Ajmal Shadow Grey.
Chopard Noble Vetiver, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Chopard Noble Vetiver actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Ajmal Shadow Grey. 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. Azzaro Visit For Men comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ajmal Shadow Grey notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-31.