Ajmal Zeal: released in 2016, aromatic, woody and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Zeal dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Salvo — 89% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Zeal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Zeal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Salvo | 89% | about $20* (−33%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Ventana Pour Homme | 87% | about $30* | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Salvo Intense | 86% | about $30* | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une | 85% | about $30* | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Ajmal Kuro | 81% | about $30* | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Captures the sharp, aromatic citrus and pepper profile of the reference with a clean, woody finish that lingers on the skin.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and lavender accords with Ajmal Zeal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 866 community ratings.
Offers a crisp, modern aromatic experience that mirrors the fresh, spicy character found in the reference scent.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Ajmal Zeal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 964 community ratings.
Delivers a bolder, more concentrated version of the aromatic and woody notes present in the reference.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and lavender accords with Ajmal Zeal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 549 community ratings.
A sophisticated, woody take on the aromatic theme that feels remarkably similar to the reference in its dry-down.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Ajmal Zeal, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 690 community ratings.
Shares the same house DNA, offering a familiar aromatic and earthy blend that feels like a sibling to the reference.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords with Ajmal Zeal, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 421 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Salvo, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Ajmal Zeal.
Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Ajmal Zeal.
Maison Alhambra Salvo, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Salvo saves you about $10 a year against Ajmal Zeal. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ajmal Zeal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.