Ajmal Shine dupe — cheaper alternatives

Ajmal Shine: released in 2017, woody, fruity and sweet, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ajmal Shine dupe?

The closest Ajmal Shine dupe we found is Afnan Modest Deux — 83% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Shine dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Ajmal ShineProjection
1Afnan Modest Deux83%about $40 (+14%)6h vs 6h8/10
2PARIS CORNER Khair Fusion83%about $30* (−14%)5h vs 6h7/10
3Maison Alhambra Delilah82%about $30* (−14%)6h vs 6h7/10
4Rasasi Hawas for Her82%about $25* (−29%)7h vs 6h6/10
5Armaf Club de Nuit Woman79%about $30* (−14%)7h vs 6h7/10
  1. Afnan Modest Deux — 83% scent match

    Evokes the sweet, fruity vibrancy of Ajmal Shine with a rich berry-forward opening and soft powdery dry-down.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and woody accords with Ajmal Shine, opens on Strawberry too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 673 community ratings.

  2. PARIS CORNER Khair Fusion — 83% scent match

    Captures a similar sweet, tropical fruit and floral profile that mirrors the bright opening of Ajmal Shine.

    It shares its fruity, fresh and powdery accords with Ajmal Shine, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,241 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Delilah — 82% scent match

    A floral-forward fragrance with a powdery rose nuance that aligns closely with the heart of Ajmal Shine.

    It shares its rose, floral and fruity accords with Ajmal Shine, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,377 community ratings.

  4. Rasasi Hawas for Her — 82% scent match

    Offers an energetic burst of sweet fruit and rich florals that parallels the vibrancy of Ajmal Shine.

    It shares its woody, sweet and fruity accords with Ajmal Shine, opens on Pomegranate too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 219 community ratings.

  5. Armaf Club de Nuit Woman — 79% scent match

    Blends sweet fruity tones with a warm floral heart reminiscent of the style of Ajmal Shine.

    It shares its rose, woody and fresh spicy accords with Ajmal Shine, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 2,779 community ratings.

Which Ajmal Shine dupe is cheapest?

Rasasi Hawas for Her, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 30% less than Ajmal Shine.

Which Ajmal Shine dupe lasts longest?

Armaf Club de Nuit Woman, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Ajmal Shine.

Which Ajmal Shine dupe is closest to the original?

Afnan Modest Deux, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Ajmal Shine itself sells from $19.59 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Ajmal Shine dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Afnan Modest Deux actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Ajmal Shine. 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.

Will a Ajmal Shine dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Club de Nuit Woman comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-08-26.