Al Fares Royal: amber, oud and rose, about 2h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Al Fares Royal scent match we found is Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir — 88% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Al Fares Royal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Al Fares Royal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir | 88% | about $25 (+150%) | 8h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Ombre | 86% | about $30* (+200%) | 8h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 81% | about $20* (+100%) | 8h vs 2h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Noir 7 | 83% | about $30* (+200%) | 3h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Rooh Al Assam | 78% | about $45* (+350%) | 9h vs 2h | 9/10 |
This fragrance captures the deep, resinous oud and rose character of Al Fares Royal, offering a similarly dark and sophisticated profile.
It shares its amber, oud and warm spicy accords with Al Fares Royal, lasts about 8h against 2h and carries 614 community ratings.
A compelling alternative that leans into the same amber and oud-heavy territory, providing a rich and spicy experience reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its amber, oud and warm spicy accords with Al Fares Royal, lasts about 8h against 2h and carries 294 community ratings.
Shares a similar focus on warm, resinous amber and oud, creating a dense and spicy atmosphere that aligns with the character of the reference.
It shares its amber, oud and warm spicy accords with Al Fares Royal, opens on Rose and Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 2h and carries 2,133 community ratings.
This scent explores similar woody and spicy facets, evoking the warm, metallic oud presence found in Al Fares Royal.
It shares its rose and leather accords with Al Fares Royal, lasts about 3h against 2h and carries 6 community ratings.
Offers a refined take on the oud and rose combination, echoing the complex, spicy depth found in Al Fares Royal.
It shares its oud, rose and leather accords with Al Fares Royal, opens on Rose and Saffron too, lasts about 9h against 2h and carries 74 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Al Fares Royal's own estimate.
Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Rooh Al Assam, at about 9h on skin, against about 2h for Al Fares Royal.
Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Al Fares Royal. 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: Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Rooh Al Assam (9.4h) — 1 of 5.
Al Fares Royal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.